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 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

Angola Namibia water flood

Community

Man arrested over alleged assault of brother at Rundu

2026-04-07 16:24:36

Four-year-old boy allegedly killed in domestic altercation

2026-04-07 09:08:31

Uerikua was a tireless advocate for Namibian entrepreneurs: Katti

2026-04-06 10:59:26

MPs, POLITICIANS MOURN UERIKUA

2026-04-04 11:30:25

Nandi-Ndaitwah extends condolences after Uerikua's passing

2026-04-03 18:23:33

Late Uerikua's son succumbs to injuries at Otjiwarongo

2026-04-03 18:18:54

Former Otjozondjupa governor, Uerikua dies

2026-04-03 15:30:53

Fishrot assets to remain frozen

2026-04-02 18:46:37

Oshana NamPol increases safety measures ahead of Easter weekend

2026-04-02 16:16:07

Desalination projects planned for Oshikoto to tackle water scarcity

2026-04-02 15:00:07

Katjinakatji sub‑office capital project completed

2026-04-01 14:37:16

Latest NAMPA photos

KEETMANSHOOP, 06 April 2026 - The Erongo Region's Under-20 football team and Kavango East netball team pictured after being crowned winners of the 2026 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup at the Westdene Stadium in Keetmanshoop. Erongo won the match 2-1 against Kunene while Kavango defeated Khomas 35-28. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

KEETMANSHOOP, 06 April 2026 - The Erongo Region's football team pictured after being crowned winners of the 2026 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup at the Westdene Stadium in Keetmanshoop. Erongo won the match 2-1 against Kunene. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

KEETMANSHOOP, 06 April 2026 - Erongo's Under-20 football team poses for a picture for after being crowned winners of the 2026 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup at the Westdene Stadium in Keetmanshoop. Erongo won the match 2-1 against Kunene. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

KEETMANSHOOP, 06 April 2026 - The Kavango East Region was crowned the winner of the 2026 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup at the Westdene Stadium in Keetmanshoop. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

KEETMANSHOOP, 06 April 2026 - The Kavango East Region was crowned the winner of the 2026 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup at the Westdene Stadium in Keetmanshoop. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA