The water levels in flood-stricken villages of the Ohangwena and Oshana regions continue to subside, giving a bit of relief to the affected residents. 

It's been close to three months since the flood waters from Angola entered Oimbadalunga Village in the Ohangwena Region. 

The flood waters spread quickly to Oimbadalunga, Eeshoke, Ohaingu and Engela villages in the Engela Constituency. 

Many keenly followed the floods with bated breath and excitement in anticipation of what would come. 

Days after, another stream from Angola opened up, affecting the Oshikango Constituency and submerging households built in the main streams as well as crop fields.

Onhamhinda Village was worst affected. 

In the Oshana Region, some houses and roads were flooded in Ongwediva, Oshakati East, Ompundja and Uukwiyu Uushona Constituencies.  

Many residents say they are willing to relocate.

In the early days of the floods, the Government intervened and made sure that learners were not at risk as they navigated the cold waters.

The Namibian Defence Force also joined in providing humanitarian assistance to those in need. 

Mobile health teams were also dispatched to areas difficult to reach. 

Now with the water subsiding, most families are left with fields that will not yield anything this year.

Though some households are still affected, the situation is no longer considered life-threatening. 

Currently, a total of 390 people are housed at seven different relocation centers across the Ohangwena Region, while Oshana has 196 people in its single camp. 

Many families continue to capitalize on opportunities to get free relish for their households while selling the surplus for an income. 

Three people in Ohangwena and one in the Oshana Region are reported to have died as a result of the floods.

Both regional governors have pledged the government's support to the affected residents who expect to harvest nothing from their fields.