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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.

Agriculture & Land

Heavy rains close B1 bypass near Windhoek after flood damage

The News

The Roads Authority has closed the Swartz River Bridge bypass on the B1 road between Windhoek and Okahandja after heavy rains washed it away, with motorists advised to use the dual carriageway instead. Weather authorities warn of continued moderate to heavy rainfall and possible flash floods across Kunene, Erongo East, Otjozondjupa and central northern regions.

1 January 2026 · Informanté

Thursday 1 January

  1. Heavy rains close B1 bypass near Windhoek after flood damage

    The Roads Authority has closed the Swartz River Bridge bypass on the B1 road between Windhoek and Okahandja after heavy rains washed it away, with motorists advised to use the dual carriageway instead. Weather authorities warn of continued moderate to heavy rainfall and possible flash floods across Kunene, Erongo East, Otjozondjupa and central northern regions.

    1 January 2026 · Informanté

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