Namibia: President Declares Flood Emergency

President Hifikepunye Pohamba has for the third consecutive year declared an emergency situation related to unprecedented rains and flooding.
  • Namibia:   Worst Flood-Hit Oshana Appeals

    Namibian, 31 March 2011

    Of the total number of 161 916 residents of Oshana Region severely affected by the flood, 11 922 need assistance which includes tents, canoes, food and medication, the Oshana… Read more »

  • Namibia:   Massive Destruction in the North

    New Era, 30 March 2011

    Destruction of infrastructure by floods in the north is getting worse by the day. Residents of towns and villages here can only watch as roads, schools, mahangu fields, grazing… Read more »

  • Namibia:   Flood Emergency Declared

    Namibian, 30 March 2011

    President Hifikepunye Pohamba has for the third consecutive year declared an emergency situation in Government's attempt to deal with unprecedented rains and flooding in the… Read more »

  • Namibia:   Thundershowers Rumble On

    Namibian, 30 March 2011

    In the wake of heavy rains across Namibia in the past week, forecasters say Namibians should brace themselves for more rain despite some parts drying up. Read more »

  • Namibia:   Floods Force School Closures in the North

    Namibian, 25 March 2011

    Flooding has forced the closure of schools in the Omusati, Ohangwena, Oshikoto and Oshana regions. Read more »

  • Namibia:   Schools Flooded

    New Era, 25 March 2011

    Teaching was suspended indefinitely in at least 120 schools in the four northern regions because the institutions are now flooded. Read more »

  • Namibia:   No Quick Fix for Flooded Groot Aub River

    Namibian, 24 March 2011

    A strongly flowing Usip River on Tuesday night prevented about 35 cars from crossing, leaving residents of Groot Aub with a five-kilometre walk to get home. Read more »

  • Namibia:   Boarding Schools for Flood-Prone Regions - Minister

    Namibian, 24 March 2011

    Education Minister Abraham Iyambo is considering budgeting for one pilot boarding school in each of the flood-prone northern regions to once and for all deal with the crisis that… Read more »

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