Staff Reporter
THE consistent rain recorded in the north-eastern parts of the country has resulted in the rapid rising of the Zambezi and Okavango rivers.
According to the Hydrological Services of Namibia, the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo recorded a water level of 2,03m on Monday. This is 43cm more than what was recorded last week Monday, and 34cm more than what was recorded last year on the same date. The Hydrological Services of Namibia also revealed that the Okavango River at Rundu recorded a water level of 4,86m on Monday, rising by 38cm in a week.
The rise of the rivers’ water levels can be attributed to the regular rainfall recorded in the North-east during January. For example, Namibia Meteorological Services collective rainfall bulletins indicate that Zambezi Region’s Katima Mulilo recorded more than 120mm of rain between 22 January and 31 January.
Rundu, in the Kavango East Region, also received consistent rain, recording more than 43mm of rain last week alone, followed by another 5,5mm of rain between Monday and Tuesday morning. Namibia Meteorological Services also identified Rundu as one of the places that can expect more thundershowers this week.
However, heavy falls are expected in the general north-eastern parts of the country on Wednesday. This is according to a prediction by Namibia Meteorological Services, which further indicates that there will likely also be heavy storms in the Omaheke and Hardap regions on Wednesday.
This week’s rain will, however, not be limited to the aforementioned regions only. Namibia Meteorological Services also identified Ondangwa, in the Oshana Region, Windhoek, in the Khomas Region, and Keetmanshoop, in the //Kharas Region, as some of the places where thundershowers are likely to occur between Wednesday and Friday.
