Due to drought, state of natural disaster declared in large part of Malawi. Nearly two million farming households have been affected.
749,113 hectares of maize, almost half of the nationally cultivated area, have been damaged by the drought. Neighboring Zambia declared a state of national disaster at the end of February. According to the UN, more than 13 million people in southern Africa already lack food.. The country's food security is in danger. Zimbabwe is also mobilized against famines.