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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Flash floods

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Namibia

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for northern and central Namibia

The Namibia Meteorological Service, in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister, has issued a severe weather warning for moderate to widespread thunderstorms expected in parts of the Northern-Central, North-West, Otjozondjupa, and Khomas regions. Flash floods are likely in some areas, and residents are urged to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. The Zambezi Region remains particularly vulnerable, as it regularly experiences seasonal flooding due to its proximity […]

todayFebruary 6, 2025 44

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Namibia

Heavy Rainfall and Drought Devastation Hit Omaheke Region

  Heavy rains in Omaheke have damaged key roads like Okatumba and Ombujonganga, with residents urging bridge construction to prevent future disruptions. Farmers in the drought-hit region faced severe cattle losses, totaling an estimated N$4.4 million, before the January rains. In Windhoek, over 1,000 Otjomuise residents were displaced after flash floods destroyed homes in the MG Division area. City Councillor Ivan Skrywer announced plans to relocate affected residents to Farm […]

todayJanuary 7, 2025 11

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Namibia

Venaani Calls for Urgent Support for Windhoek Flood Victims

Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has urged the Office of the Prime Minister to assist flood victims in Windhoek’s informal settlements. Saturday’s heavy rains damaged shacks, leaving many residents without shelter. The hardest-hit areas include the Otjomuise MG Division near the riverbank and the area behind the Otjomuise Police Station, according to the City of Windhoek. Residents of the Samora Machel constituency have expressed fears of losing everything if […]

todayJanuary 6, 2025 15

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Environment

UN assessment teams deployed to flood affected areas in Afghanistan

Rescue efforts continue in Afghanistan following deadly flash floods in three northeastern provinces this past weekend. The Resident Representative of the UN Development Programme, Stephen Rodriques, told UN News that 180 deaths were confirmed and nearly 9,000 homes have been damaged. The UN has deployed just over 20 teams to the region to conduct a joint assessment alongside partners and the de-facto authorities.

todayMay 14, 2024 39

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Africa

Kenya’s devastating floods expose decades of poor urban planning and bad land management

    By Sean Avery, King's College London   Floods in Kenya killed at least 169 people between March and April 2024. The most catastrophic of these deaths occurred after a flash flood swept through a rural village killing 42 people. Death and destruction have also occurred in the capital, Nairobi, a stark reminder of the persistent failure to keep abreast of the city’s rapid urbanisation needs. Sean Avery, who […]

todayMay 2, 2024 33

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Oshiwambo

Oshitopolwa Omusati osha yakula omuloka guli nawa

  Nomuloka omwaanawa gwa yakulwa moshitopolwa Omusati omasiku ga piti,omeya gomvula nogefundja oga monika taga kunguluka moshitopolwa Omusati. Leonard Hango omunambelewa gopombanda enasha nomeya neinyengo lyomeya muuministeli wuunamapya omeya nomatulululo gomavi ota fatulula kombinga yomeya ngoka,noku londodha wo aantu pomidhingoloko dhoka ya kale ya lungama molwaashoka omeya ngoka otashi vulika gena omayoka noga nika oshiponga.

todayDecember 5, 2023 35

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Oshiwambo

Omeva eefudja atwaalela eemwenyo dovanhu 8 monooli yaTanzania.

Omeva efudja oo taxwaxwamekwa komuloka tautwikile okwa lopotwa atwaalela eemwenyo dovanhu 8 mwakwatelwa ounona veli 3 mo nooli yoshilongo Tanzania. Eelopota odati omafyo nonghalo yanaika oya didilikwa unene moshitopolwa sha Tanga  moule woivike ili 3 oyo yadjako. Oo eli commander wopolifi elilepo oshitopolwa sha Tanga, Almachius Mchunguzi, okwa lombwela oikundaneki omandaxa kutya omafyo okwa didilikwa okudja moshitopolwa Tanga, Muheza and Handeni. Mchunguzi okwati omuloka ouli yoo wafiya wahalakanifapo omayambulepo moitopolwa […]

todayNovember 29, 2023 15 2