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                            CLIMATE CHANGE WREAKS HAVOC IN MALAWI In recent years, Malawi, a small landlocked country in southeastern Africa, has been facing increasingly severe impacts of climate change. From prolonged droughts to erratic rainfall patterns and devastating floods, the effects of climate changing are becoming more pronounced, posing significant challenges to the country's economy, environment, and people. One of the most pressing issues facing Malawi is the impact of prolonged droughts on agricultural productivity. As a predominantly agrarian society, Malawi relies heavily on rain-fed agriculture for food security and livelihoods. However, inconsistent and insufficient rainfall has led to crop failures, food shortages, and increased vulnerability to poverty for many Malawians. In addition to droughts, Malawi has also experienced extreme weather events, such as flash floods and cyclones, which have caus...