Malawi’s Infrastructure crisis: Deforestation blamed for road, bridge collapses

Social commentator Joseph Kandiyesa attributes Malawi’s frequent road and bridge collapses to environmental degradation, particularly rampant deforestation.

The recent bridge collapse in Kasungu and damage to the Nkhotakota road have highlighted the severity of the issue.

Kandiyesa notes that the destruction of road infrastructure has become an annual problem, mainly due to uncontrolled tree cutting, which worsens climate change and leads to severe flooding.

This cycle of destruction underscores the need for urgent action.

Taking a firm stance against deforestation would greatly reduce the recurring damage to roads and bridges across the country.

Kandiyesa emphasizes the importance of addressing this root cause.

He appeals to contractors, engineers, and road designers to uphold professional standards, ensuring infrastructure is built to withstand seasonal weather conditions and avoid repeated disasters.

The call to action is clear: protect the environment and build resilient infrastructure to safeguard Malawi’s communities and transport networks.

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