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Namibia Meteorological Service

Namibia's national weather agency that issues rainfall records, climate reports, forecasts for thunderstorms and flooding, and heatwave warnings.

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Floods force Zambezi pupils to use canoes to reach school

The News

Rising floodwaters in the Zambezi region have cut off road access to Muzii Combined School, with pupils now using canoes to cross a swollen stream before walking to class. The regional education director says teaching is uninterrupted but authorities are prepared to take safety measures if flooding worsens.

3 February 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 3 February

  1. Floods force Zambezi pupils to use canoes to reach school

    Rising floodwaters in the Zambezi region have cut off road access to Muzii Combined School, with pupils now using canoes to cross a swollen stream before walking to class. The regional education director says teaching is uninterrupted but authorities are prepared to take safety measures if flooding worsens.

    3 February 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 30 January

  1. Heavy rainfall forecast brings flash flood risk to southern Namibia

    Consistent rainfall across Namibia this week is expected to intensify today with heavy showers and possible flash flooding in southern regions, according to the Namibia Meteorological Service. The public has been warned to exercise caution during storms, particularly while driving.

    30 January 2026 · Informanté

Sunday 11 January

  1. Widespread rainfall and extreme heat mark Namibian weekend

    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

Saturday 10 January

  1. Namibia forecast hot with isolated thundershowers inland

    The Namibia Meteorological Service forecasts hot to very hot conditions across most of the country with partly cloudy skies and isolated thundershowers over the northern and central-eastern interior, while the coast will remain mild with fog patches. Very hot conditions with maximum temperatures reaching 37°C are expected in the south and parts of the west, while coastal areas will experience much milder conditions around 23–27°C.

    10 January 2026 · Informanté

Friday 9 January

  1. Hot weather and isolated thundershowers forecast across Namibia

    The Namibia Meteorological Service forecasts hot to very hot conditions across most of the country, with isolated thundershowers expected over northern, central and eastern interior areas, while the south remains mostly sunny and dry. Coastal areas will experience milder conditions with maximum temperatures of 24–27°C, while interior regions such as Keetmanshoop and Mariental are forecast to reach 36–37°C.

    9 January 2026 · Informanté

Thursday 8 January

  1. Namibia forecast: hot, windy with isolated northern thundershowers

    Hot and windy conditions are expected to persist across Namibia, with partly cloudy skies and isolated thundershowers forecast for northern and central regions, while the south remains sunny and hot to very hot. Coastal areas will experience milder conditions with morning fog, and temperatures inland will range from the low to mid-30s to very hot 36°C in the south.

    8 January 2026 · Informanté

Wednesday 7 January

  1. Mixed weather brings rains north, heat and wind nationwide

    Namibia is experiencing mixed weather with isolated thundershowers and high temperatures across the interior, strong winds in the west and south, and cooler conditions on the coast. Recent rainfall has been concentrated in the north, with Katima Mulilo recording 50 millimetres, while southern regions remain dry under a high-pressure system.

    7 January 2026 · Informanté

Monday 5 January

  1. Rainfall brings river flows to Namibia's northern and central regions

    Parts of Namibia have recorded fresh rainfall over recent days, with rivers beginning to flow in areas including the Khomas Hochland and Otavi Valley. Meteorologists forecast cooler conditions in the south and continued chances of isolated thundershowers in the north-east, with authorities urging safety near flood-prone areas.

    5 January 2026 · Informanté

Sunday 4 January

  1. Hot conditions and isolated storms across Namibia forecast

    Namibia's Meteorological Service warns of very hot conditions and isolated thundershowers, particularly in the north, while coastal areas expect mild to warm weather with morning drizzle. Uis residents face temporary water supply interruptions due to power outages caused by heavy rainfall affecting NamWater's pumping capacity.

    4 January 2026 · Informanté

Saturday 3 January

  1. Heavy New Year rains cause flooding, river flows across Namibia

    Significant rainfall across parts of Namibia, particularly in Erongo and Kunene regions, brought flowing rivers, thunderstorms and localised flooding on New Year's, with authorities warning motorists of hazardous road conditions including flood damage to the C36 route between Uis and Omaruru. The Namibia Meteorological Service expects continued partly cloudy conditions with isolated thundershowers in the north.

    3 January 2026 · Informanté

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