Staff Report
THIS week began on a memorable note as several places, particularly in the central and eastern regions, experienced the first rainfall of the season on Monday.
Although the rainfall was not heavy, it brought much-needed relief and renewed hope for many affected by the widespread drought across the country.
Namibians took to social media to express their appreciation for the rain, sharing photos and videos of light to moderate showers from various parts of the country, including Ongwediva in the Oshana Region, Gobabis and Rietfontein in the Omaheke Region, as well as Okahandja, Otjiwarongo, and Otavi in the Otjozondjupa Region.
FIRST SHOWERS: Namibians from various regions shared their rain photos. *Photos: Facebook (Daniel Louw; Renate Tietz; Shaheed Jooste; Polly Le Roux; Rheta Kruger Smeer; Christa Rossouw Bassingthwaighte; 067) and contributed. 
FIRST SHOWERS: Namibians from various regions shared their rain photos. *Photos: Facebook (Daniel Louw; Renate Tietz; Shaheed Jooste; Polly Le Roux; Rheta Kruger Smeer; Christa Rossouw Bassingthwaighte; 067) and contributed. 
FIRST SHOWERS: Namibians from various regions shared their rain photos. *Photos: Facebook (Daniel Louw; Renate Tietz; Shaheed Jooste; Polly Le Roux; Rheta Kruger Smeer; Christa Rossouw Bassingthwaighte; 067) and contributed. 
FIRST SHOWERS: Namibians from various regions shared their rain photos. *Photos: Facebook (Daniel Louw; Renate Tietz; Shaheed Jooste; Polly Le Roux; Rheta Kruger Smeer; Christa Rossouw Bassingthwaighte; 067) and contributed. 
FIRST SHOWERS: Namibians from various regions shared their rain photos. *Photos: Facebook (Daniel Louw; Renate Tietz; Shaheed Jooste; Polly Le Roux; Rheta Kruger Smeer; Christa Rossouw Bassingthwaighte; 067) and contributed. 
FIRST SHOWERS: Namibians from various regions shared their rain photos. *Photos: Facebook (Daniel Louw; Renate Tietz; Shaheed Jooste; Polly Le Roux; Rheta Kruger Smeer; Christa Rossouw Bassingthwaighte; 067) and contributed. 
FIRST SHOWERS: Namibians from various regions shared their rain photos. *Photos: Facebook (Daniel Louw; Renate Tietz; Shaheed Jooste; Polly Le Roux; Rheta Kruger Smeer; Christa Rossouw Bassingthwaighte; 067) and contributed. 
FIRST SHOWERS: Namibians from various regions shared their rain photos. *Photos: Facebook (Daniel Louw; Renate Tietz; Shaheed Jooste; Polly Le Roux; Rheta Kruger Smeer; Christa Rossouw Bassingthwaighte; 067) and contributed. 
FIRST SHOWERS: Namibians from various regions shared their rain photos. *Photos: Facebook (Daniel Louw; Renate Tietz; Shaheed Jooste; Polly Le Roux; Rheta Kruger Smeer; Christa Rossouw Bassingthwaighte; 067) and contributed. 
FIRST SHOWERS: Namibians from various regions shared their rain photos. *Photos: Facebook (Daniel Louw; Renate Tietz; Shaheed Jooste; Polly Le Roux; Rheta Kruger Smeer; Christa Rossouw Bassingthwaighte; 067) and contributed. 
FIRST SHOWERS: Namibians from various regions shared their rain photos. *Photos: Facebook (Daniel Louw; Renate Tietz; Shaheed Jooste; Polly Le Roux; Rheta Kruger Smeer; Christa Rossouw Bassingthwaighte; 067) and contributed.
Rain enthusiasts reported that Gobabis and Rietfontein received between 19 and 20 millimetres (mm) of rain on Monday, while Okahandja and Otjiwarongo recorded around 2mm.
Namibia Meteorological Services predicted more rainfall in some interior areas. Predictions indicate that today’s and tomorrow’s rainfall will likely be felt in various places in the interior, including the Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, Khomas and Omaheke regions.
Namibia Meteorological Services highlighted Ondangwa as one of the northern areas likely to see rain tomorrow, while Windhoek was identified as one of the central places expected to receive rain on Wednesday and Thursday.
