By Rahim Abdul
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has announced that the Chiperoni weather pattern is expected to persist throughout the upcoming week.
According to the department, this weather will dominate from 28th July to 3rd August,2025, bringing with it cold temperatures, cloudy skies, fog, winds, and occasional morning drizzles.
Strong south-easterly Mwera winds are expected to blow over Lake Malawi and other water bodies during this period, potentially affecting fishing and water transport activities.
The department has also observed that Karonga was the coldest location in July this year compared to previous years, recording a low of 6.5°C in the early morning of 22nd July 2025.
Other districts that experienced colder than average temperatures include Machinga, Zomba, Chiradzulu, Thyolo, Mulanje, and Phalombe.
The public is advised to dress warmly and take precautions, especially those with respiratory conditions, and water users are urged to remain cautious due to the rough lake conditions expected.
