Zambia has recorded an accumulative total of 1,307 cholera cases, with the death toll now standing at 21.

However, the outbreak reported in August last year does not affect border areas with Namibia.

Of the 1,307 cases, 1,270 have successfully recovered.

Flashfloods continue to affect more people at Katima Mulilo as heavy rains persist and malaria cases surge in the Zambezi Region.

Sixty-one households have been relocated to temporary shelters since the beginning of the year.

The number is expected to rise as the rain persists.

High drama unfolded in a fast-flowing river near Mariental as resident Warren Hanse fought to survive a harrowing ordeal after heavy overnight rains.

Hanse was trapped in his vehicle, which was swept away by the rapidly rising Grundoring River early this morning.

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has issued a precautionary alert following forecasts of above-normal rainfall across the country, with the potential for flash floods.

Windhoek residents affected by the weekend's flash floods are unhappy with their designated relocation site.

The site, they say, is located too far from schools and other essential amenities

They are appealing to the municipality to rather focus on availing suitable land to build their houses. 

The City of Windhoek Councillor Ivan Skrywer says the city is ready to relocate those affected by the flash flood to Farm 508 behind the Goreangab Informal Settlement. Councillor Skrywer described the findings of the flood assessment as disturbing, pointing to the seriousness of the flood situation.

The City of Windhoek has notified residents to get ready for possible flash floods as the rainy season starts.

The City warns residents that Windhoek's location and weather make it likely to have flash floods, which are a common natural disaster in Namibia during this time.

The Chief Meteorological Forecaster at the Namibia Meteorological Service Odillo Kgobetsi has cautioned about potential risks of flash floods and lightning due in the coming days, particularly for the Kavango and Zambezi regions.