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.