Hydrological Services of Namibia

“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.”

“A flood alert is therefore advised for the eastern Zambezi floodplains.”

“"It is strongly recommended that multi-hazard contingency plans for flood risk mitigation, preparedness, and recovery be activated in flood-prone areas across Namibia.”

“According to Namibia's Hydrological Services, the Zambezi River reached a water level of 6.93 metres on Wednesday morning.”

“According to the Hydrological Services of Namibia, the Zambezi River reached a water level of 6.89 metres on Monday, 2.55 m higher than the level recorded on the same date last year.”

“"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.”

“According to the Hydrological Services of Namibia, the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo recorded a water level of 6.89 metres on Monday, 23 March, as it continued to overflow into the eastern Zambezi floodplains.”

“According to the Hydrological Services of Namibia, the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo measured 6.84 metres on Thursday, 19 March, an increase from 6.75 metres recorded a week earlier.”

“The Hydrological Services of Namibia has therefore warned the public to remain vigilant in flood-prone areas.”

“The Hydrological Services of Namibia reported that the river reached a level of 6.83 metres on Wednesday, 18 March 2026.”