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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Namibia Meteorological Services

Namibian meteorological agency that issues rainfall forecasts, weather warnings, and climate reports for the country's regions.

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Rainfall recorded across country; severe storms forecast

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Rain showers persisted across multiple regions this week, with southern areas experiencing moderate to heavy falls — Maltahöhe recorded 48mm and several //Kharas Region areas recorded 30–38mm between Wednesday and Thursday. The Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts severe thunderstorms on Friday for north-western, central, Erongo, Hardap, and //Kharas regions, with flash floods likely across most of the country.

3 April 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 3 April

  1. Rainfall recorded across country; severe storms forecast

    Rain showers persisted across multiple regions this week, with southern areas experiencing moderate to heavy falls — Maltahöhe recorded 48mm and several //Kharas Region areas recorded 30–38mm between Wednesday and Thursday. The Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts severe thunderstorms on Friday for north-western, central, Erongo, Hardap, and //Kharas regions, with flash floods likely across most of the country.

    3 April 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Severe thunderstorms and flash floods predicted for Wednesday

    Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts severe thunderstorms in the northern, western, central and southern regions on Wednesday, with the north-western, central, Erongo, Hardap and //Kharas regions most at risk and warnings issued for potential flash floods.

    1 April 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 27 March

  1. Heavy thunderstorms and flash floods forecast for Friday

    The Namibia Meteorological Services predicts heavy thunderstorms over the interior on Friday with potential for flash floods, following significant rainfall across the country this week including 70mm near Outjo. Authorities recommend activating flood contingency plans in identified flood-prone areas including the Cuvelai–Etosha Basin, Okavango, Zambezi, and other vulnerable regions.

    27 March 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Heavy rains across Namibia raise flood concerns

    Heavy rainfall hit multiple regions including Windhoek, the north, and north-east, causing localised flooding in the capital and rapid river rises in the Zambezi and Kavango regions. Authorities recommend activating flood contingency plans in vulnerable areas across the country.

    25 March 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 24 March

  1. Heavy rainfall expected across multiple Namibian regions Tuesday

    The Namibia Meteorological Services predicts moderate to heavy rainfall on Tuesday across Kunene, Erongo, Otjozondjupa, Khomas and central-northern regions, with showers also expected in coastal areas. Several regions have already received significant rainfall in recent days, and the public is advised to remain cautious given the Zambezi River's recent rapid rise and associated flooding.

    24 March 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 22 March

  1. Northern regions received over 200mm rainfall in February

    Northern and north-eastern Namibia recorded the highest rainfall in February 2026, with several areas receiving over 200 millimetres, according to the Namibia Meteorological Services' Climate Watch Report. In contrast, southern regions recorded less than 100 mm of rain during the same period.

    22 March 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 19 March

  1. Multiple regions braced for Thursday rainfall, flooding risk high

    The Namibia Meteorological Services expects rain on Thursday to affect Omaheke, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, Kavango East, Kavango West and Zambezi regions. Authorities urge the public to exercise caution during heavy rainfall, avoid crossing flooded rivers, and activate flood preparedness measures, particularly in the Zambezi Region where the river is already overflowing.

    19 March 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 23 February

  1. Widespread showers and flooding expected to persist

    Heavy rainfall affected multiple regions across Namibia over the weekend, with areas including Outapi, Tsumeb, Windhoek, and Okahandja experiencing flooding and waterlogged roads. Namibia Meteorological Services predicts isolated to scattered thundershowers will continue in the north and central regions, while the south faces widespread thundershowers, with severe storms and flash-flood risks in central and southern areas.

    23 February 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 22 February

  1. Weekend rainfall continues across Namibia; floods risk in south

    Widespread showers have hit multiple regions this weekend, with more rainfall expected on Sunday, particularly heavy thundershowers in the Hardap and //Kharas regions that could cause flash floods. Several areas have already recorded significant rainfall, including Windhoek, Oshikoto Region, and Omaheke Region.

    22 February 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 21 February

  1. Namibia expects heavy weekend rain with flooding risk

    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 →

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