Staff Reporter
RAIN showers have persisted in various parts of the country, with southern areas experiencing moderate to heavy showers between Wednesday and Thursday.
Maltahöhe, in the Hardap Region, is among the places that recently saw heavy showers, recording approximately 48mm of rain between Wednesday and Thursday morning. Meanwhile, Helmeringhausen, Stockdale, and Soetdoring in the //Kharas Region recorded 38mm, 30mm, and 32mm of rain, respectively, during the same period.
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Beyond the southern regions, Omaruru in the Erongo Region recorded around 29mm of rain between Wednesday and Thursday morning, while Osona and Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region recorded 10mm and 19mm of rain, respectively, during the same period.
Windhoek also saw consistent showers this week, with parts of the city, such as Pioneers Park, recording around 16mm of rain between Wednesday and Thursday.
More thunderstorms are expected this long weekend. According to the Namibia Meteorological Services, the north-western, central, Erongo, Hardap, and //Kharas regions can expect severe thunderstorms on Friday. The public is advised to remain cautious, as flash floods remain a likely possibility for most parts of the country.
