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Okavango River

2022-03-252026-06-08
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  1. August 2024

  2. The Namibian

    A man with epilepsy has drowned in the Okavango River while washing his clothes. …

    Man with epilepsy drowns in Okavango River
  3. March 2022

  4. The Namibian

    … This live music session is released monthly on YouTube and features artists performing with a full live band on a stage built on a raft floating on the Okavango River. …

    The ‘Rock the Boat' Experience

  5. The Namibian

    … eing in this town was to attend three filming sessions (Friday to Sunday) off the shore of Samsitu Riverside Camp.This live music session is released monthly on YouTube and features artists performing with a full live band on a stage built on a raft floating on the Okavango River …

    The ‘Rock the Boat' Experience
Agriculture & Land

Heavy rains trigger flood alerts across northern Namibia

The News

Substantial rainfall in southern Angola and the Cuvelai–Etosha Basin has caused water to flow through eastern iishana in Ohangwena Region, with the stream expected to affect northern constituencies in the Oshana Region. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has advised communities to remain on high alert and activate flood preparedness measures, with increased flood risk also flagged for the Kunene, central, and south-eastern regions.

1 April 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Heavy rains trigger flood alerts across northern Namibia

    Substantial rainfall in southern Angola and the Cuvelai–Etosha Basin has caused water to flow through eastern iishana in Ohangwena Region, with the stream expected to affect northern constituencies in the Oshana Region. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has advised communities to remain on high alert and activate flood preparedness measures, with increased flood risk also flagged for the Kunene, central, and south-eastern regions.

    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 →

Saturday 21 March

  1. North-eastern rivers rise; authorities urge flood preparedness

    Water levels in Namibia's north-eastern rivers—including the Zambezi, Chobe, and Kavango—continued to rise this week, with the Zambezi at Katima Mulilo reaching 6.84 metres and the Kavango at Rundu surpassing 7 metres. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has warned the public to remain vigilant in flood-prone areas and recommended activation of flood risk mitigation and preparedness measures, particularly near the Zambezi River, where the river has overflowed its banks and floodwaters are spreading into the eastern Zambezi floodplains.

    21 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 →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Zambezi and Kavango Rivers rise sharply, flood alert issued

    Namibia's Hydrological Services warns that the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo is rising toward the 7-metre mark and nearly double last year's level, with water overflowing into eastern floodplains. Communities in flood-prone areas across Namibia are urged to activate flood preparedness measures as thundershowers are expected to continue river rises.

    18 March 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 14 March

  1. Zambezi River levels remain dangerously high, flood alert issued

    The Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo reached 6.75 metres on 12 March 2026, significantly higher than the same date in previous years, with water overflowing banks into eastern floodplains. Namibia's Hydrological Services urged communities to remain on high alert and activate flood preparedness measures across multiple flood-prone regions.

    14 March 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 12 March

  1. Zambezi and other rivers surge; flood alert issued nationwide

    The Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo has risen to 6.76 metres, significantly higher than recent years and well above last week's 3.99m reading. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has issued a flood alert for the eastern Zambezi floodplains and recommended that communities nationwide activate flood preparedness measures, as several other rivers including the Kavango and Orange are also elevated.

    12 March 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 7 March

  1. Zambezi River overflows; authorities urge flood preparedness

    The Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo is overflowing with water levels near 5 metres, a significant rise from levels recorded in February. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has called for intensified flood preparedness efforts in flood-prone areas including the Zambezi, Kavango, Kunene, and Orange River regions.

    7 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 20 February

  1. Namibia Meteorological Service warns of severe storms and flooding

    The Namibia Meteorological Service has warned that severe thunderstorms are expected in central-north, Zambezi, Kavango, Otjozondjupa and Omaheke regions this week, with a risk of flash flooding, while isolated to scattered thundershowers are anticipated in central and southern regions. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has advised communities in flood-prone areas to exercise caution and activate multi-hazard contingency plans for flood risk mitigation.

    20 February 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 9 January

  1. National dam storage levels rise compared to last year

    The Namibian Hydrological Services reports that national dam storage levels remain significantly higher than the same period last year, with total dam content at 80.1% as of 5 January and a storage surplus of 28.7% compared to the previous year. River flow conditions have increased across parts of the country, with the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo recording notably higher water levels than last year.

    9 January 2026 · New Era →

  2. Hot weather and isolated thundershowers forecast across Namibia

    The Namibia Meteorological Service forecasts hot to very hot conditions across most of the country, with isolated thundershowers expected over northern, central and eastern interior areas, while the south remains mostly sunny and dry. Coastal areas will experience milder conditions with maximum temperatures of 24–27°C, while interior regions such as Keetmanshoop and Mariental are forecast to reach 36–37°C.

    9 January 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 6 January

  1. Rainfall lifts river flows and national dam levels above 80%

    Namibia recorded widespread rainfall over recent days, with moderate falls across north-central and north-eastern regions and lighter showers in the south, boosting river flows and maintaining national dam storage at 80.1% as of 5 January. However, authorities note a storage deficit of 28.7% compared to the same period last year, with dam levels ranging from highs of 97.7% at Neckartal Dam to lows below 5% at Bondels and Tjivero Silt dams.

    6 January 2026 · Informanté →

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