Staff Reporter
THE country’s rivers saw minimal changes over the past week, with some experiencing slight increases in water levels, while others recorded small declines.
This was highlighted by the Hydrological Services of Namibia’s Flood Bulletin.
According to the bulletin, the water level of the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo increased by 0.18m, rising from 1.40m on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, to 1.58m on Tuesday, 3 February 2026.
Similarly, the flow of the Kunene River at Ruacana strengthened during the same period, increasing from 229.60 cubic metres per second (m³/s) to 236 m³/s.
In contrast, the Kwando River’s water level fell between 27 January and 3 February, decreasing from 1.81m to 1.75m.
The Kavango River at Rundu also saw a decline, dropping from 5.34m on 27 January to 5.22m on 3 February 2026. However, at Divundu, the Kavango River recorded a slight increase, rising from 3.34m to 3.42m over the same period.
Likewise, the Orange River at Blouputs showed a decrease in its water level, while the Orange River at Sendelingsdrift saw a small rise. According to the Bulletin, the water level at Blouputs dropped from 0.86m on 27 January to 0.53m on 3 February, while the level at Sendelingsdrift increased from 0.86m to 0.87m.
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