Staff Reporter
NAMIBIA Meteorological Services’ forecast of a rainy week is unfolding as predicted, as several places experienced moderate to heavy rainfall, with rainfall persisting in various parts of the country.
Windhoek recorded notable rainfall today, with areas such as Ludwigsdorf receiving about 24 mm by midday, followed by further showers. Windhoek’s rainfall led to localised flooding in parts of the capital, including sections of the Northern Industrial Area, particularly near China Town.
Rainfall was also reported in other parts of the country, including Grootfontein in the Otjozondjupa Region, Omaruru in the Erongo Region, as well as Gobabis and surrounding areas in the Omaheke Region.
RECENT SHOWERS: Recent rainfall, and the aftermath. Photos and videos: Contributed and Facebook (Sunette Walter, Matengu Bayo Bahwile, Jack Huang; Sabine Fischer).
Northern regions continue to receive the most significant rainfall. Oshakati recorded approximately 45 mm between Monday and Tuesday morning, while Ongwediva and Ondangwa recorded 38 mm and 35 mm, respectively, over the same period.
Meanwhile, rainfall in the north-eastern parts of the country remains a concern due to the rapid rise in river levels in the Zambezi and Kavango regions. According to Namibia Meteorological Services, the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo recorded a level of 6.89 m on Monday morning, while the Kavango River at Rundu measured 7.13 m on the same date.
The public is therefore advised to be cautious and vigilant.
“It is strongly recommended that multi-hazard contingency plans for flood risk mitigation, preparedness, and recovery be activated in flood-prone areas across Namibia. Flood-prone areas in Namibia include the Cuvelai–Etosha Basin, Okavango River and its banks, Zambezi River banks and eastern Zambezi floodplains, Lower Kuiseb Catchment, Hardap–Mariental area, Lower Orange River, and the Kunene River,” the Hydrological Services of Namibia added.
