Flooding From Heavy Rain Leaves at Least 176 Dead in Malawi

Officials in Malawi say massive flooding has killed at least 176 people and that more rain is in the forecast over the next two to three weeks. Vice President Saulos Chilima said Friday that the death toll was likely to climb because many people were reported missing. He said some of the worst-hit areas had been cut off because roads and bridges to them were washed out.  The government of President Peter Mutharika has asked for international assistance and declared about half the...

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