Hydrologist warns of flood dangers in Cuvelai-Etosha Basin

NAMPA
2025-03-26
OSHAKATI, 26 March 2025 - Senior hydrologist in the Ministry of Agriculture, Leonard Hango. (Photo: Contributed) OSHAKATI, 26 March 2025 - Senior hydrologist in the Ministry of Agriculture, Leonard Hango. (Photo: Contributed)
OSHAKATI, 26 MAR (NAMPA) – Senior hydrologist in the Ministry of Agriculture, Leonard Hango, has issued a warning to the public to exercise caution in flood-prone areas, especially in the Cuvelai-Etosha Basin.
Hango in an interview on Wednesday emphasised the rapid and unpredictable nature of water level changes and said it could lead to people drowning.
He explained that the Cuvelai-Etosha Basin has experienced substantial rainfall, not only wit...
Restricted content

Latest NAMPA photos

MARIENTAL, 07 June 2026 - The Namibian Film Commission screened a series of locally produced short films in Mariental as part of its regional filmmaker engagement and film screening roadshow. (Photo by: Joe-Chintha Garises) NAMPA

MARIENTAL, 07 June 2026 - The Namibian Film Commission screened a series of locally produced short films in Mariental as part of its regional filmmaker engagement and film screening roadshow. (Photo by: Joe-Chintha Garises) NAMPA

NAMPA
NKURENKURU, 07 June 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo pictured at the Nkurenkuru Expo gala dinner on Saturday. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NKURENKURU, 07 June 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo pictured at the Nkurenkuru Expo gala dinner on Saturday. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NAMPA
NKURENKURU, 07 June 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare speaking at the 7th Nkurenkuru Expo gala dinner on Saturday. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NKURENKURU, 07 June 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare speaking at the 7th Nkurenkuru Expo gala dinner on Saturday. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 06 June 2026 - The Old Mutual Staff Wellness Centre. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 06 June 2026 - The Old Mutual Staff Wellness Centre. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 06 June 2026 - The newly built Goreangab Mall in Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 06 June 2026 - The newly built Goreangab Mall in Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

NAMPA
GOBABIS, 05 June 2026 - A total 670 cadet constables trained at Pius Joseph Kaundu Training Centre graduated in the Omaheke Region. (Photo: Contributed)

GOBABIS, 05 June 2026 - A total 670 cadet constables trained at Pius Joseph Kaundu Training Centre graduated in the Omaheke Region. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA
GOBABIS, 05 June 2026 - A total 670 cadet constables trained at Pius Joseph Kaundu Training Centre graduated in the Omaheke Region. (Photo: Contributed)

GOBABIS, 05 June 2026 - A total 670 cadet constables trained at Pius Joseph Kaundu Training Centre graduated in the Omaheke Region. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA
GOBABIS, 05 June 2026 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi delivers her keynote address at the graduation ceremony of 670 cadet constables at Gobabis’ Legare Sports Complex. (Photo: Contributed)

GOBABIS, 05 June 2026 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi delivers her keynote address at the graduation ceremony of 670 cadet constables at Gobabis’ Legare Sports Complex. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA