Many people celebrate rainfall for its benefits in farming, but on Saturday, March 15, 2025, heavy rains turned tragic in Mzimba when a woman lost her life after being swept away by strong currents in the Mzimba River.

Disturbing pictures circulating on social media show the woman trapped by a tree branch along the riverbank, surrounded by wastes.

The identity of the deceased is yet to be confirmed, but reports indicate that she was from Alamuson Khondowe Village in Mzimba District, where the tragic incident occurred.

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