Oshakati residents call for intervention after rain leaves homes submerged

NAMPA

2024-12-30

OSHAKATI, 30 December 2024 - The heavy rainfall in Oshakati has caused flash floods, leaving many homes submerged. Ndapandula Paulus, a resident of Okandjengedi South, expressed her concerns about the rising water levels, saying they are finding it difficult to move around and their properties are damaged. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 30 DEC (NAMPA) – The recent heavy rainfall in Oshakati has caused flash floods, leaving many homes submerged.
Ndapandula Paulus, a resident of Okandjengedi South, expressed her concerns about the rising water levels to Nampa on Monday, saying they are finding it difficult to move around and their properties are damaged.
“We are surrounded by a lot of water and our area is also close to a self-made dump site which can cause disease,” she...

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