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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.

Agriculture & Land

Flash floods devastate Zambezi region crop fields before harvest

The News

Heavy rainfall in the Zambezi region is submerging crop fields in Katima Mulilo Rural and Linyanti constituencies, putting farmers' livelihoods at serious risk just before harvest. Farmers have lost substantial portions of their maize crops, with some constituencies reporting complete crop destruction affecting at least 12 families, while the region also faces concurrent locust and armyworm infestations exacerbated by wet conditions.

20 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 February

  1. Flash floods devastate Zambezi region crop fields before harvest

    Heavy rainfall in the Zambezi region is submerging crop fields in Katima Mulilo Rural and Linyanti constituencies, putting farmers' livelihoods at serious risk just before harvest. Farmers have lost substantial portions of their maize crops, with some constituencies reporting complete crop destruction affecting at least 12 families, while the region also faces concurrent locust and armyworm infestations exacerbated by wet conditions.

    20 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 February

  1. Rainfall continues across Namibia; flash floods warned

    Several areas have received light to heavy rainfall this week, with the Otjozondjupa Region recording substantial falls (up to 60 mm in Grootfontein). The Namibia Meteorological Services warns that further heavy showers are expected in northern regions, with a risk of flash floods.

    12 February 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 11 February

  1. Scattered rainfall continues across Namibia, heavier showers expected

    Several regions have recorded notable rainfall this week, with Grootfontein receiving around 50mm and eastern areas such as Buitepos and surrounding farms recording between 20mm and 39mm. The Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts heavier rainfall across six regions including Zambezi, Kavango, and Oshikoto, with a likelihood of flash flooding.

    11 February 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 9 February

  1. Weekend rainfall across Namibia, more showers forecast

    Tsumeb, Usakos, Windhoek, and southern areas including Keetmanshoop and Bethanie received weekend rainfall. The Meteorological Services forecast more scattered thundershowers across multiple regions from north to south on Monday.

    9 February 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 7 February

  1. Heavy rainfall expected this weekend across Namibia

    Namibia Meteorological Services predicts heavier and more widespread showers this weekend, with heavy rainfall expected to impact the Kunene, Khomas, Hardap and //Kharas regions, creating potential flooding risks in some areas.

    7 February 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 6 February

  1. Rainfall persists nationwide; heavier showers predicted

    Rainfall has continued across various parts of Namibia, with areas including Ondangwa recording up to 37 mm, and the Namibia Meteorological Services predicting heavier rainfall on Friday, particularly in the Kunene and //Kharas regions, with a risk of flash floods.

    6 February 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 5 February

  1. Heavy rain and flooding alert for north-west and south regions

    Namibia Meteorological Services warns of heavy showers and potential flooding in the Kunene and //Kharas regions today, with the Kunene River already running at elevated levels. Residents near waterways are advised to exercise caution, and satellite maps indicate showers in the south may persist into Friday.

    5 February 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Multiple Namibian regions experience heavy rain and hail

    Several regions across Namibia, including Otjozondjupa, Omusati, and Erongo, received significant rainfall and hail this week, causing flooded streets in towns such as Otjiwarongo and Mariental. The Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts additional heavy showers today, with flash floods likely in Kunene, Erongo, and Omusati regions.

    4 February 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 2 February

  1. Several Namibian regions receive weekend rainfall, more expected

    Multiple regions across Namibia experienced light to moderate rainfall over the weekend, with amounts ranging from 5 mm to 19 mm recorded in Windhoek, Otjiwarongo, and other areas. The Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts additional scattered and isolated thundershowers for several regions on Monday, with southern areas expected to experience high temperatures.

    2 February 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 31 January

  1. Heavy rainfall and flash floods forecast for central, northern regions

    Namibia's Meteorological Services has forecasted heavy thunderstorms this weekend in Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, and Khomas regions with a risk of flash floods, following consistent rainfall across the country this week.

    31 January 2026 · Informanté →

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