Rescuers scramble to reach survivors in Malawi's battered city of Blantyre, after Cyclone Freddy struck southern Africa for second time triggering floods and landslides
People repatriate residents and their property from a flood affected Chimwankhunda location in Blantyre.
Malawi's government said at least 190 people were killed with 584 injured and 37 missing, while authorities in neighbouring Mozambique reported 21 deaths and 24 injured. The government said the army and police were leading search and rescue operations, which the Red Cross said would continue for at least another two days, said the Red Cross.Cyclone Freddy smashed into landlocked Malawi early Monday after sweeping through Mozambique at the weekend.
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