According to Ntchisi police public relations officer, Gladson Mbumpha, the district has already registered over 5 cases in the just ended month, January.

Mbumpha added that, the figure is quite alarming in the history of the district.

This follows the drowning of a 53 year-old man in Mpherere river.

Meanwhile, police have warned people in the district to exercise caution when crossing swollen rivers.