Today (Monday) marks the fourth day since flood waters from neighboring Angola poured in at Oimbadalunga Village in the Ohangwena Region.

As the water keeps trickling in, residents and visitors alike are urged not to hit the panic button, as authorities say the situation remains under control.

Politicians, the security cluster, and broader communities have all been waiting with bated breath, hoping flood waters will not result in any damage or injury.

From ground to air reconnaissance patrols, those tasked with giving prompt updates remain on their toes to ensure that all logistics are in place, should a worst-case scenario occur.

The villages of Oimbadalunga, Onghala, Eesheko, Ohaingu, and others have been affected by the water flow, which has so far stayed within normal channels.

The Namibian Defense Force has also mobilized resources, assembling military trucks and a helicopter, among others, and remaining on standby for any eventualities.

Flight Lieutenant Leben Nghiimbwasha says panicking now would be premature.

"For now they should just relax a bit, but we are assessing the situation, so I am sure that if there is any other problem that comes up, we will be here, so they should not panic for now."

As children slowly made their way to school this morning, they navigated the cold waters while bracing the morning breeze.

They tell our team that they try to follow their normal route exactly, as any wrong step can turn catastrophic, given the unmarked earth dams all around.

Ohangwena Governor Walde Ndevashiya reiterated the government's commitment to assist in case the situation gets out of control.

"This area has been earmarked for the possibility of accommodating the people that are going to be relocated in case there are those who are going to be affected, either because their homes or mahangu fields will be under water. We need water purification tablets because people are already starting to use this water, and we also have a fear of any waterborne diseases that may come out because this water is traveling a long distance."
 
Even though the situation is somewhat stable, Namibia as a country cannot let its guard down as the possibility of floods continues to linger due to the current rainy season.