Government meteorological agency that issues weather forecasts and warnings for Namibian regions, including thunderstorm, rainfall, and flood predictions.
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Namibia Meteorological Services predictions indicate that brunt of heatwave will be felt in //Kharas Region
“Namibia Meteorological Services predictions indicate that the brunt of the heatwave will be felt in the //Kharas Region, where Noordoewer, Aroab, and Keetmanshoop are expected to see temperatures rise to 39 °C today.”
Heatwave to persist in the southThe 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →