STILL RISING: The Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo continues to rise, with water overflowing into the eastern Zambezi floodplains. According to Namibia’s Hydrological Services, the river reached a water level of 6.93 meters (m) on Wednesday morning, 25 March 2026, significantly higher than the levels recorded on the same date in previous years. The Hydrological Services of Namibia reported that the Zambezi River recorded water levels of 4.41m on the same date in 2025, 1.33m in 2024, and 4.50m in 2023. “The eastern Zambezi floodplains continue to fill rapidly, with backflow observed towards Ngoma Bridge and Lake Liambezi. The Chobe River at Ngoma Gate recorded a water level of 3.95m this morning. A flood alert is therefore advised for the eastern Zambezi floodplains. Communities are advised to remain on high alert and activate flood preparedness and response measures,” the Hydrological Services added. Photos and videos: Facebook (Kachele Mbangweta Ngenda, Chobe Serondela Lodge, Kavango Charmain LaCock).
