{"id":401362,"date":"2026-09-25T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=401362"},"modified":"2026-09-24T20:45:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T18:45:00","slug":"widespread-showers-forecast-for-today-with-heaviest-rainfall-expected-in-the-south","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=401362","title":{"rendered":"Widespread showers forecast for today, with heaviest rainfall expected in the south"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staff Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WIDESPREAD showers, strong winds and flash floods are among the anticipated weather conditions expected to affect several parts of the country today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Namibia Meteorological Services, the Hardap and \/\/Kharas regions are likely to be most affected by the anticipated rainfall. The southern regions are expected to experience severe thunderstorms that could result in flash floods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Isolated to scattered thundershowers are also expected in other interior areas, particularly the north-western regions, as well as Erongo and Omaheke. The showers are likely to be accompanied by strong winds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, rainfall will not be confined to the interior. Namibia Meteorological Services also forecast moderate to heavy rainfall in coastal areas today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In light of the forecast, the weather service urged the public, particularly road users, to prepare accordingly and remain cautious and vigilant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cStay alert, avoid driving or walking through unknown water depths,\u201d Namibia Meteorological Services advised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picture for illustrative purposes only. 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