99 people are killed in Malawi by Cyclone Freddy.

At least 99 people were confirmed dead on Monday after Cyclone Freddy slammed into southern Malawi, with most of the deaths occurring in Blantyre, the country's commercial capital. Malawi's government has declared a "state of disaster" in the southern region of the country, and the President has noted with grave concern the devastation that Cyclone Freddy is currently bringing to most districts in Malawi's Southern region. Schools will remain shut in 10 of the worst affected districts until Wednesday, and Malawi police spokesman Peter Kalaya told CNN the destruction caused by the storm had inundated roadways and triggered blackouts in the worst affected areas. Kalemba said rescue efforts have been "tough" due to landslides, flash floods and stones rolling down some hills. The storm has broken records for the longest-lasting storm of its kind and has struck neighboring Mozambique and also Madagascar, killing more than 20 people and displacing thousands of others across both countries.