Namibia's national weather agency that issues rainfall records, climate reports, forecasts for thunderstorms and flooding, and heatwave warnings.
Major intermittent rivers in the ||Kharas region have been flowing following recent heavy rains, though several roads are temporarily impassable. Despite the rainfall, water resources in southern Namibia remain under pressure due to high evaporation rates and limited groundwater recharge, with six southern dams currently storing 3% less water than a year ago.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Major intermittent rivers in the ||Kharas region have been flowing following recent heavy rains, though several roads are temporarily impassable. Despite the rainfall, water resources in southern Namibia remain under pressure due to high evaporation rates and limited groundwater recharge, with six southern dams currently storing 3% less water than a year ago.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Rainfall has affected much of Namibia this week, with the Meteorological Service warning of severe thunderstorms expected over north-western, Erongo, central, Hardap and //Kharas regions on Thursday that may cause flooding. The public is urged to take precautions, especially as the Easter holidays approach and increased travel could be disrupted by flooded roads.
2 April 2026 · Informanté →
Widespread heavy showers and hailstorms this weekend caused flooded and damaged roads across Namibia, with southern regions particularly affected. Severe thunderstorms are forecast for Monday across multiple regions, with flash flooding likely.
30 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Meteorological Service warns of heavy thunderstorms expected in central and southern regions this weekend, with flash floods possible. This week's rainfall has already displaced residents in the Zambezi Region, damaged water infrastructure in Grootfontein, revived major rivers including the Hoarusib and Kuiseb, and affected multiple areas across the country.
28 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Meteorological Service has warned of intense thunderstorms and flooding expected to affect eastern regions today, with flash floods anticipated. Heavy rainfall has already caused flooding in parts of the north, with Gobabis recording around 80mm of rain and Oshakati experiencing property damage.
3 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Meteorological Service forecasts rainfall across most interior regions this weekend, with the heaviest showers expected in the northern and central-eastern areas and potential for flash flooding. The public is advised to avoid crossing rising rivers and flooded areas.
28 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 →
Namibia's January 2026 rainfall was the eighth driest on record since 1981, with below-average precipitation across most of the country despite heavy downpours in the north-east, according to the Namibia Meteorological Service's Climate Watch report.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Meteorological Service has warned of severe thunderstorms and widespread showers expected across multiple interior regions on Monday, with flash flooding possible, following weekend rainfall that exceeded 50mm in several areas and reached over 140mm in parts of Oshikoto Region.
16 February 2026 · Informanté →
Widespread rain swept across multiple regions on Wednesday and Thursday, and the Namibia Meteorological Service forecasts severe thunderstorms and possible flash flooding for Friday across the northern, north-eastern, Khomas, Omaheke and Hardap regions. Northern areas recorded between 16mm and 46mm of rain, while central areas including Windhoek received 6–14mm.
13 February 2026 · Informanté →