April 13th -16th, 2009 -- Shamie Zingore and Jeroen Huising

1. Limpasi Irrigation Scheme, Nkatha Bay District

Location and Climate

The climate in Malawi is largely influenced by Lake Malawi, which covers almost two-thirds of Malawi’s eastern border.  Nkhata Bay District is located in northern Malawi and lies on the shore of Lake Malawi. The area experiences humid savanna climate with annual rainfall averaging 1700 mm. Rainfall distribution is unimodal (October-May).