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Namibia Meteorological Services

Namibia Meteorological Services — forecasts weather conditions and issues warnings for thunderstorms, floods, and temperature anomalies across Namibia.

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  1. February 2026

  2. Informanté

    Namibia Meteorological Services predicts thunderstorms likely in northern, central and southern regions with flooding risk

    Source

    “According to the Namibia Meteorological Services, thunderstorms are likely to develop in the northern, central and southern regions, potentially resulting in flooding.”

    Namibia Meteorological Services predicts a rainy weekend, with possible flooding

  3. The Namibian

    Namibia Meteorological Services predicted over 300mm of rain between January and March

    Source

    “The Zambezi region has received above-normal rainfall for the past months, with the Namibia Meteorological Services predicting over 300mm of rain between January and March.”

    Flash floods devastate Zambezi crops

  4. Informanté

    Namibia Meteorological Services has warned heavy showers could lead to flash floods in the north

    Source

    “The service has warned that this could lead to flash floods in the north.”

    Rainfall continues; meteorologists warn of possible flash floods

  5. Informanté

    Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts heavy rainfall expected in multiple regions with flash flooding likelihood

    Source

    “According to the Namibia Meteorological Services, heavy rainfall is expected in the Zambezi, Kavango, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa and Khomas regions from today, with a likelihood of flash flooding in some areas.”

    Scattered showers continue across multiple regions

  6. Informanté

    Namibia Meteorological Services highlighted Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, Khomas and Omaheke regions expected to experience scattered thundershowers on Monday

    Source

    “Namibia Meteorological Services highlighted that the Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, Khomas and Omaheke regions are among the areas expected to experience scattered thundershowers on Monday.”

    WEEKEND SHOWERS

  7. Informanté

    Namibia Meteorological Services has predicted heavy rainfall will impact the Kunene, Khomas, Hardap and //Kharas regions today

    Source

    “Namibia Meteorological Services has predicted that heavy rainfall will impact the Kunene, Khomas, Hardap and //Kharas regions today.”

    Rainfall to intensify this weekend, affecting northern, central and southern regions

  8. Informanté

    The weather service warned anticipated downpours could result in flooding in some parts of these regions

    Source

    “The weather service warned that the anticipated downpours could result in flooding in some parts of these regions.”

    Rainfall to intensify this weekend, affecting northern, central and southern regions

  9. Informanté

    Namibia Meteorological Services predicts Friday could bring heavier rainfall, particularly in Kunene and //Kharas regions

    Source

    “The Namibia Meteorological Services predicts that Friday could bring heavier rainfall, particularly in the Kunene and //Kharas regions, with a risk of flash floods in some areas.”

    Rainfall continues, heavier showers expected

  10. Informanté

    Namibia Meteorological Services has predicted north-western and far southern regions will likely experience heavy showers today

    Source

    “THE Namibia Meteorological Services has predicted that the north-western and far southern regions of the country will likely experience heavy showers today.”

    Heavy rain and flooding expected in north-western and southern regions, warns Namibia Meteorological Services

  11. Informanté

    Namibia Meteorological Services has forecasted //Kharas Region will see heavy rainfall, which could result in flash floods

    Source

    “The Namibia Meteorological Services has also forecasted that the //Kharas Region will see heavy rainfall, which could result in flash floods.”

    Heavy rain and flooding expected in north-western and southern regions, warns Namibia Meteorological Services
Society

Widespread showers and flash floods forecast across country today

The News

Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts widespread showers, strong winds, and flash floods today, with the Hardap and //Kharas regions expected to be most affected and severe thunderstorms anticipated in southern regions. Isolated to scattered thundershowers are also expected in interior areas including the north-western regions, Erongo, and Omaheke, while moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for coastal areas.

25 September 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 25 September

  1. Widespread showers and flash floods forecast across country today

    Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts widespread showers, strong winds, and flash floods today, with the Hardap and //Kharas regions expected to be most affected and severe thunderstorms anticipated in southern regions. Isolated to scattered thundershowers are also expected in interior areas including the north-western regions, Erongo, and Omaheke, while moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for coastal areas.

    25 September 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 20 September

  1. Southern Namibia receives significant rainfall over weekend

    The Hardap and //Kharas regions recorded between 20mm and 50mm of rain over the weekend, with some areas such as Farm Kareeboomkolk near Rehoboth receiving more than 50mm on Saturday. The rainfall has begun to revive several of the region's rivers, with the Kalf River in the Hardap Region recording noticeable rises.

    20 September 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 19 September

  1. August 2026 ranked Namibia's second-warmest in 15 years

    Namibia Meteorological Services reported August 2026 as the second-warmest August in the past 15 years, with an average surface air temperature of 18.1 °C, which was 1.3 °C above the 1991–2020 long-term average. Exceptional warming of more than 4°C above the long-term average was recorded at several stations including Rooisand, Koichab Pan, Khorixas, Windhoek and Karios, with Khorixas recording the highest mean temperature of 24.8°C.

    19 September 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Namibia to face hotter, drier season from October 2026

    The Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts above-average temperatures and below-normal rainfall from October 2026 to March 2027, driven by rapidly intensifying El Niño conditions in the Pacific Ocean. Maximum temperature anomalies are projected to reach about 1°C above average over eastern areas and up to 2°C above normal in the extreme south-east.

    8 September 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 31 August

  1. Meteorological Services warns of thunderstorms across multiple regions

    The Namibia Meteorological Services predicted thunderstorms affecting the north-eastern, central-northern, central and eastern parts of the country on Tuesday and Wednesday, with windy conditions in the interior and fog on the coast. Road users are urged to exercise caution due to slippery roads and reduced visibility.

    31 August 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Cold and rain expected in south, frost forecast Thursday

    The Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts cold, windy and rainy conditions in the south on Wednesday, with temperatures dropping further and sub-zero conditions and frost expected across southern regions on Thursday. Cold conditions are also predicted to extend to parts of central Namibia.

    21 July 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 20 June

  1. Thundershowers forecast for southern, eastern Namibia this weekend

    Namibia Meteorological Services predicts thundershowers will persist in //Kharas, Hardap, and eastern regions on Saturday, with warnings of flash flooding and windy conditions. Several areas are already flooded from ongoing rain and hail, making roads difficult to navigate.

    20 June 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Heavy rain and hail sweep southern regions, more expected Friday

    Widespread frost, rain and hail have affected Hardap and //Kharas regions, with several //Kharas towns recording rainfall between 8–24 mm. The Namibia Meteorological Services predicts strong winds and heavy thundershowers will continue across the south on Friday, with possible spread to central and eastern areas, raising flash flood risks.

    18 June 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Heavy rain and cold conditions expected across southern Namibia

    Cold, rainy conditions and hail affected southern regions on Wednesday, with the Namibia Meteorological Services predicting heavy thundershowers, possible flash floods, and cold, windy weather on Thursday, particularly in the south, along with rain and low temperatures in eastern, central, and coastal areas.

    17 June 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Meteorological Services forecasts extreme cold, snow, rain Wednesday

    Namibia Meteorological Services predicts temperatures will drop significantly in the south on Wednesday, with snowfall possible in south-western areas including Aus and Maltahöhe, frost in other southern areas, and rainfall expected across southern regions, central highlands, and Omaheke, accompanied by wind in most interior areas.

    16 June 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Windhoek and multiple regions receive rainfall; more expected Wednesday

    Windhoek and several areas across Namibia received notable rainfall Monday into Tuesday, with measurements ranging from 7 mm to 21 mm in different locations. The Namibia Meteorological Services expects more rainfall on Wednesday in northern, central, and eastern parts of Hardap Region.

    19 May 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Heavy thundershowers predicted for southern Namibia today

    The Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts substantial showers across the country today, with the heaviest thundershowers expected in the Hardap and //Kharas regions, potentially causing flash floods. Several other regions including Kunene, Otjozondjupa, Erongo, Khomas, and Omaheke are also expected to experience rain showers and windy conditions.

    30 April 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 24 April

  1. Heavy rain and hail hit central, northern Namibia this week

    Otjozondjupa and Omaheke regions experienced intense thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail, and strong winds mid-week, with Okahandja recording over 100 mm of rain and hail accumulation on Thursday. More rainfall is forecast for the weekend in central and northern regions, with authorities warning residents and motorists to avoid flooded areas.

    24 April 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Hailstorm and heavy rain strike Okatjeru and Rundu

    Okatjeru, near Grootfontein, experienced notable showers accompanied by a severe hailstorm, while Rundu in Kavango East Region saw severe weather causing widespread flooding affecting homes and roads. The Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts more scattered showers on Friday in some interior areas.

    24 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 →

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 →

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