Water crisis frustrates north
Residents in the northern regions of Oshana, Oshikoto and Ohangwena have been without running water for two weeks, severely affecting communities in and around Ongwediva, Omuthiya and Ondangwa, as well as villages along the affected water network.
NamWater late last month implemented water rations due to technical challenges faced at the Calueque scheme and issued a statement informing residents about water supply interruptions.
Omuthiya Proper and Extension 3 have been badly affected by the water crisis, while the rationing has been extended for another two weeks. From 22:00 to 05:00 and from 11:00 to 15:00 daily, taps will be dry.
The national water utility has, in the meantime, placed a water tank at Omuthiya town council to assist residents.
Water was also distributed to the hospital and Ekulo Secondary School.
Scheduling problems
Ondangwa spokesperson Petrina Shitalangaho-Mutikisha said “water supply was interrupted but the issue has been resolved”.
Meanwhile, Ongwediva spokesperson Jackson Muma said they have a problem sticking to the schedule provided by NamWater because there is a challenge with the agreed time slots.
“When our reservoirs go empty, then we don’t have any [water]. We are trying our level best to make sure they have water. If there is no water, we close and we try to open when they are full. Today [Monday] we will open them at 13:00 and continue with the schedule tomorrow,” he said.
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NamWater late last month implemented water rations due to technical challenges faced at the Calueque scheme and issued a statement informing residents about water supply interruptions.
Omuthiya Proper and Extension 3 have been badly affected by the water crisis, while the rationing has been extended for another two weeks. From 22:00 to 05:00 and from 11:00 to 15:00 daily, taps will be dry.
The national water utility has, in the meantime, placed a water tank at Omuthiya town council to assist residents.
Water was also distributed to the hospital and Ekulo Secondary School.
Scheduling problems
Ondangwa spokesperson Petrina Shitalangaho-Mutikisha said “water supply was interrupted but the issue has been resolved”.
Meanwhile, Ongwediva spokesperson Jackson Muma said they have a problem sticking to the schedule provided by NamWater because there is a challenge with the agreed time slots.
“When our reservoirs go empty, then we don’t have any [water]. We are trying our level best to make sure they have water. If there is no water, we close and we try to open when they are full. Today [Monday] we will open them at 13:00 and continue with the schedule tomorrow,” he said.
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