Flood waters continue to subside in Ohangwena and Oshana regions

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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. 

Flood waters from Angola reach villages in North Namibia

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Residents of the Engela Constituency remain on high alert for impending floods.
 
The flood waters that are coming in from southern Angola arrived in Namibia yesterday morning and have so far reached Onghala, Oimbadalunga, Eeshoke, Ohaingu, and Engela villages.

Both young and old are seen checking the rising water levels.

All are hoping the situation does not escalate into catastrophe, whether for the communities or their animals.

Flood waters enters Engela Constituency in Ohangwena Region

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Flood waters from southern Angola entered the Engela Constituency of the Ohangwena Region.

Residents living in flood-prone areas in the Ohangwena Region have been urged to be vigilant of the dangers that flood waters pose.

It was reported that the Cunene Province of southern Angola continues to receive good rainfall, leaving many areas submerged.

The water flooded into the flood streams toward the Angola-Namibia border, filling up the floodplains such as the Oshana shaNalumono stream.