23/12/2025
Rainfall brings relief across Namibia
Staff Reporter
RAINS across Namibia have brought widespread relief to many drought-affected areas, while also raising concerns over flooding and severe weather in some regions. Social media reports and weather observations indicate significant and, in some places, exceptional rainfall totals across large parts of the country over the past few days.
Residents in the Epukiro Omuramba area reported dense fog, while widespread rainfall was recorded from the south to the north of the country. Areas south of Rehoboth, including Tsumis, received about 28 millimetres of rain, while Keetmanshoop recorded approximately 13.5 millimetres. Ombona Farm near Kalkfeld reported about 47 millimetres over four days, marking one of the better Decembers in recent years.
Significant rainfall was also reported across central Namibia. Windhoek residents recorded between 13 and 16 millimetres, describing the rain as a welcome relief and bringing cooler conditions. Areas around Dordabis received between 9 millimetres and as much as 70 millimetres in surrounding farms, while Kadila Poultry Farm outside Okahandja recorded about 45 millimetres. Farm Sonnleiten near Hosea Kutako International Airport received approximately 55 millimetres.
Further south, farms near Stampriet and Aranos residents reported substantial rainfall. Pietersville, about 40 kilometres south of Stampriet, received 52 millimetres, while Nu-aub, south of Stampriet, recorded around 40 millimetres. Sonop, south-west of Stampriet, recorded between 27 and 38 millimetres, while Soar Farm, south-west of Aranos, received about 60 millimetres. Farms near Mariental reported rainfall ranging from 6 to 18 millimetres, with Dassiesfontein west of Mariental receiving 13 millimetres and Bulwana, south-east of Mariental, recording 14 millimetres.
In the Kalkrand area, residents reported rainfall varied widely, with some farms reporting totals of between 12 and 70 millimetres. Constantia Farm, east of Kalkrand, recorded heavy rain, while neighbouring farms reported lower but steady rainfall. Haruchas South, near Gochas, recorded about 7 millimetres.
Northern Namibia also received good rainfall. Residents from Grootfontein recorded approximately 14.1 millimetres, while areas south-east of Tsumeb, including Bergen, received between 18 and 20 millimetres. Otjiwarongo recorded about 17 millimetres of light rain overnight, with residents noting the rarity of a “green Christmas”. Ondangwa experienced between 32 and 40 millimetres of light rain overnight. Ombujomenge, west of Wilhelmstal, received lighter rain of about 14 millimetres accompanied by thunder.
Authorities have urged residents and motorists to remain alert, avoid flooded roads and stay informed about changing weather conditions, as rainfall is expected to continue in several areas.
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