CITY OF WINDHOEK ASSESSES IMPACT OF HEAVY RAINFALL AND FLOODING

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The City of Windhoek has commenced with an impact assessment of Thursday's heavy rainfall, which caused flooding and stormwater runoff in several parts.

This follows about 70 millimetres of rain recorded in various parts, resulting in significant stormwater runoff, active river crossing and flooding.

SOUTH BRACES FOR COLD, WET AND WINDY WEATHER

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Cold, wet and windy weather conditions are expected for the southern parts of the country this week. 

Weather forecaster Albertina Anderson said a slow-moving low-pressure weather system has made landfall in the south. 

NEPAL FLOODS LEAVE COMMUNITIES HOMELESS

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Nepal floods leave communities homeless as volunteers race to deliver aid 

Severe flooding in Nepal has left communities without homes, food and other basic necessities, as volunteers work to provide emergency relief.

KONGOLA PREPARES FOR KWANDO RIVER FLOODS

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The Kongola Constituency is assessing and preparing to respond to emerging flood challenges along the Kwando River.

This follows reports of rising water levels that have already affected agricultural activities in Singalamwe.

WMO WARNS OF EL NIÑO RETURN

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The world's top climate authority, the World Meteorological Organisation, says the weather phenomenon El Niño has an 80% chance of forming and warns that it could drive up temperatures and fuel droughts and flooding worldwide.

FLOODWATER FROM ANGOLA FLOODS KUNENE MAHANGU FIELDS

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Floodwater from Angola has caused flooding in the mahangu fields adjacent to the Kunene River following the opening of the flap gates at the Ruacana waterfall to alleviate pressure on the dams.

HEAVY RAINS IN LUANDA CAUSE FLOODING, 30 DEAD

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Heavy rains in Luanda have triggered a humanitarian crisis, leaving at least 30 dead and hundreds homeless as flooding devastated the municipalities of Cazenga, Viana, and Kilamba Kiaxi.

RELOCATION OF FLOOD-AFFECTED SCHOOL BEGINS IN ZAMBEZI

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The first load of school furniture and personal belongings from Nankutwe Combined School has arrived at Luhono via the Kapelwa Kabajani Ferry, marking the start of the relocation of flood-affected schools in the Zambezi Region.