Also known as: Namibia's Hydrological Services · Hydrological Services · the Hydrological Services
Namibian government agency that monitors river water levels and issues flood alerts and preparedness advisories.
Namibia's key dams have surged dramatically over the past year, with the Tilda Viljoen Dam rising from empty to over 50% capacity and other major dams more than doubling their storage levels, according to the Hydrological Services of Namibia.
26 February 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's key dams have surged dramatically over the past year, with the Tilda Viljoen Dam rising from empty to over 50% capacity and other major dams more than doubling their storage levels, according to the Hydrological Services of Namibia.
26 February 2026 · Informanté →
Recent showers have revived southern Namibian rivers including the Orange River and Löwen River, with water levels forecast to rise further in coming days. The Hydrological Services warns communities along the Lower Orange River to remain cautious and take flood prevention measures, while some southern dams have also recorded slight increases in capacity.
25 February 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia Meteorological Services predicts thunderstorms across northern, central and southern regions this weekend, with widespread rainfall expected Saturday and risk of flooding, particularly in areas near rivers where water levels have risen steadily. Communities are advised to exercise caution.
21 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Meteorological Service has warned that severe thunderstorms are expected in central-north, Zambezi, Kavango, Otjozondjupa and Omaheke regions this week, with a risk of flash flooding, while isolated to scattered thundershowers are anticipated in central and southern regions. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has advised communities in flood-prone areas to exercise caution and activate multi-hazard contingency plans for flood risk mitigation.
20 February 2026 · Informanté →
Water levels in northern rivers including the Zambezi, Kongola, and Kavango have risen significantly over the past week, prompting the Hydrological Services of Namibia to issue flood warnings. Communities in affected regions are advised to avoid crossing flooded rivers and take precautionary measures as further rain is forecast.
18 February 2026 · Informanté →
According to Namibia's Hydrological Services Flood Bulletin, the country's rivers experienced minimal changes between 27 January and 3 February 2026, with some gaining water levels—including the Zambezi at Katima Mulilo (up 0.18m) and Kunene at Ruacana—while others declined, such as the Kwando and Kavango at Rundu.
7 February 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Hydrological Services reports that the Zambezi and Kavango Rivers in the north rose over the past week, with the Zambezi at Katima Mulilo climbing from 1.04m to 1.28m, while the Orange River in the south declined from 1.46m to 0.76m at Blouputs during the same period.
24 January 2026 · Informanté →
Most of Namibia's major reservoirs now hold more than double the water they contained a year ago, with many exceeding 50% capacity as of mid-January 2026 compared to below 30% in the same period last year, according to the Hydrological Services of Namibia's Flood Bulletin.
14 January 2026 · Informanté →
Water levels in the Orange and Zambezi rivers were higher in January 2026 than in January 2025, according to Namibia's Hydrological Services Flood Report. The Kavango and Okavango rivers, however, experienced declines compared with the same period last year.
14 January 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia experienced widespread thundershowers across multiple regions over the weekend, with rainfall ranging from 1 mm to 18 mm in various areas, while the Namibia Meteorological Service warned of persistent heatwave conditions in the south with temperatures forecast to reach up to 39°C.
11 January 2026 · Informanté →