In 2018, taps in Balaka Town ran dry due to protracted drought, stirring fierce scrambles for water from trucks. The water woes exposed the vulnerability of the heavily silted Mpira Dam, constructed to supply Ntcheu District and the neighbouring Balaka. Communities at the receiving end realised that the dam surrounded by fast-disappearing trees could neither
Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) says it will address water challenges in some parts of the Southern Region when with a loan of about K28 billion from the European Investment Bank.
SRWB unable to meet the demand and people are facing problems in accessing potable water.
SRWB said they will have water systems upgrading to meet the growing demand starting with Balaka District and Machinga, in particular Liwonde, where people are facing problems in accessing potable water.
The loan was approved by parliament during its recent mid year budget review meeting.
Through the loan, SRWB will borrow about K28 billion from EIB to upgrade the water system so that people in the two districts have access to reliable water supply but also for the board to supply to more people.