{"id":313562,"date":"2022-01-29T06:55:52","date_gmt":"2022-01-29T04:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=313562"},"modified":"2022-01-29T06:55:52","modified_gmt":"2022-01-29T04:55:52","slug":"warning-issued-for-widespread-rainstorms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=313562","title":{"rendered":"Warning issued for widespread rainstorms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Staff reporter<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>NAMIBIANS should be on alert as widespread rainstorms are expected in most of the country\u2019s regions over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>An official warning issued by the Ministry of Works and Transport states that the northeastern, central and southern regions can expect heavy rainstorms of more than 50 mm over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>According to Namibia Meteorology Service\u2019s Chief Meteorological Technician, \u201cthe tropical depression will cause and continue with significant rainfall\u201d in the Zambezi, Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena, Otjozondjupa, Khomas, Hardap and \/\/Karas regions.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-delay=\"5\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-313577\" data-id=\"313577\" src=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Warning-issued-for-widespread-rainstorms-1.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Warning-issued-for-widespread-rainstorms-1.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Warning-issued-for-widespread-rainstorms-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Warning-issued-for-widespread-rainstorms-1-400x300.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Weather maps depict heavy rains over most parts of Namibia. Photo: City of Windhoek<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"330\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-313578\" data-id=\"313578\" src=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Warning-issued-for-widespread-rainstorms-2-1024x330.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Warning-issued-for-widespread-rainstorms-2-1024x330.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Warning-issued-for-widespread-rainstorms-2-300x97.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Warning-issued-for-widespread-rainstorms-2-768x247.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Warning-issued-for-widespread-rainstorms-2-650x209.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Warning-issued-for-widespread-rainstorms-2.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Tips during a flood. Photo: City of Windhoek<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Flash floods and moderate to strong winds are also likely to occur in most parts of the country over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The public is encouraged to be alert and to take the necessary precautionary measures, especially considering the likelihood of a flood.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Based on Namdeb\u2019s latest hydrology report\u2019s findings, there are already localized heavy floods in the country, specifically in Katima Mulilo.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Monitoring flood warnings and keeping emergency numbers close is advised.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Any flood-related emergencies can be reported on 061 290 3777.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Tips during a flood. Photo: City of Windhoek<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Weather maps depict heavy rains over most parts of Namibia. Photo: City of Windhoek<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"alignnormal\"><!-- MetaSlider 271797 not found --><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Staff reporter NAMIBIANS should be on alert as widespread rainstorms are expected in most of the country\u2019s regions over the weekend. An official warning issued by the Ministry of Works and Transport states that the northeastern, central and southern regions can expect heavy rainstorms of more than 50 mm over the weekend. 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