Specialist UK team helps victims of Cyclone Freddy in Malawi

Firefighters and other emergency services personnel have gone out to the country to support rescue efforts

Author: Jonny FreemanPublished 23rd Mar 2023

Specialist search and rescue teams from parts of the UK have been working in Malawi.

They've saved hundreds of people affected by Cyclone Freddy, which has led to flooding and damaged buildings and structures in some areas.

Aid's being sent to the country to help those in need.

The UK International Search and Rescue Team has been posting regular social media updates on the work being done to help communities cut off by flooding.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has sent some of its staff to the country to help.

Cyclone Freddy is reported to be one of the deadliest storms of its kind to have ever been recorded in Southern Africa.

Hundreds of people are reported to have died or been injured across Malawi, Mozambique and Madagascar and displaced tens of thousands.

Many others remain missing as search and rescue teams continue to try and help those affected.

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