The government continues to make strides in assisting those severely affected by the recent floods.

The Oshana and Kunene Regions have also made strides in airlifting food and medical personnel to assist those who have been cut off by the floodwaters.

The flood waves have resulted in a total of 16 drowning incidents reported in the region; Uuvudhiya, Ompundja, and Okatjali constituencies remain the hardest hit, with homes and Mahangu fields submerged.

Those most affected are in the region's grazing areas.

Uuvudhiya, Okololo, and Oshituntu villages, among others, are also isolated, leaving the residents with donkey carts and a few boats as their only means of transport.

The Oshana region has so far closed 16 schools, with 3 affected.

"The water level has risen, so that is our assessment, and we also assessed the houses; if it remains or more flood water comes, we need to relocate villages."

The coordinator for the Disaster Risk Management committee, Jona Kapenda, says the region has been able to respond to the needs of the affected communities promptly.

"We continue to observe the assessment of the situation, and we will act as soon as we receive a report of water destroying houses or roads. We have helicopters in the region that are specifically for that."

In the Kunene Region, Epupa and Opuwo Urban Constituencies are adversely affected by the inflow of water, and so far, distribution of food, tents, mattresses, blankets, and mosquito nets has been carried out.

The region has recorded six schools that have been affected, with various roads destroyed, especially those alongside the Kunene River.

The gravel road from Opuwo leading to Okanguati and Epupa, as well as from Sesfontein to Khorixas, has also been affected, causing damage to various bridges.

Operations at Omavinga, Kunene River Lodge, and Epupa Camp have been disrupted.

The residents living alongside the Kunene River were the first to receive food aid.

"We want to thank our government, led by President Nandi-Ndaitwah and the regional governor. We were worried about how we were going to survive as we were trapped here. I am most happy that the government is not following any list but distributing food to all of us."

Kunene Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua says most of the basic needs have been catered for and damaged roads are receiving attention.

"I must say I am very much impressed with the level of coordination among all the government agencies for having come together to ensure that we all work together to save lives and livelihoods."