Deadly Floods Ruin Homes and Crops
From Times Wire Services
Heavy rains spread floods to a seventh district of Malawi, destroying homes and crops in a country already struggling with food shortages.
President Bakili Muluzi declared a state of disaster in affected areas. The floods have killed at least seven people and damaged bridges and electricity lines, causing power outages.
Tens of thousands have been made homeless this month as rains have pounded the southern African country.
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