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Malawi Flood Survivors Forced Back to Ruins as Camps Close

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Thousands of Malawians displaced by recent floods now face a new crisis. The government has shut down evacuation camps, forcing people to return to homes that are often destroyed. These survivors must now rebuild their lives with almost no resources. They are returning to damaged property and uncertain futures. The devastating floods, which occurred earlier this season, initially drove people from their villages into temporary camps. The government's decision to close these camps has left many with no alternative but to go back to the flood-affected areas.