Malawians in the country's commercial capital, Blantyre, usually rely on tap water. But for the past five months, the taps have often run dry, forcing residents to draw water from unprotected sources like rivers and wells, while work is being done at the city main pumping station.The risk of contracting water-borne diseases is rising.
Abanya Malawi mu murwa mukuru w’ubucuruzi w’igihugu, Blantyre, bashingira ku mazi meza. Ariko mu mezi atanu ashize, robine yakunze gukama, bigatuma abaturage bavoma amazi mu masoko adakingiwe nk'inzuzi n'amariba, mu gihe imirimo ikorerwa kuri sitasiyo nkuru yo mu mujyi. Ibyago byo kwandura indwara ziterwa n'amazi biriyongera.