Update: The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has issued its daily forecast for October 12, 2026, predicting hot, hazy, and sunny conditions across most of the country. According to the department, these conditions are driven by a warm easterly air mass. Meanwhile, a severe weather warning for moderate to strong Mwera winds over Lake Malawi, originally issued on October 10, was set to expire on October 12 as the winds gradually weakened.
In other news, local media on October 12 highlighted the recent release of the Malawi SDG Comprehensive Review 2026 by the United Nations Development Programme. According to Malawian.com, the report assesses the country's progress toward its 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The publication evaluates recent national data, focusing heavily on climate action, clean energy, and conservation to guide future environmental policies as the country works toward its 2030 targets.