President urges vigilance amid rising water levels in the north

As water levels in the northern regions continue to rise, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged communities to remain vigilant to prevent loss of life.Nandi-Ndaitwah issued the warning on Saturday in Oshakati during a visit to the Ehenye Relocation Centre, where residents displaced by floodwaters have been provided temporary shelter.“Be careful when crossing deep water to prevent loss of lives. We don’t want to lose even one life if we can prevent it,” the president said.Those staying at the facility are receiving government support while the situation stabilises.The president also commended what she described as a collaborative spirit between central, regional, and local authorities in ensuring that essential services are readily available to those displaced.Nandi-Ndaitwah also thanked the affected communities for their cooperation during the relocation process, which she acknowledged is both uncomfortable and challenging.Oshana governor Elia Irimari said the Ehenye Relocation Centre currently houses 1 377 individuals from 398 households.“The majority of those relocated are from the Oshoopala and Onawa location areas, which bore the brunt of the flooding. Interestingly, while Ondangwa also experienced significant flooding, no residents required relocation,” he said.Irimari said 25 residents from Ongwediva have received assistance to relocate.Ongoing work The governor added that, at present, six schools in the region remain closed due to flooding, while 15 have reopened.Irimari assured the public that measures are in place to ensure the education of affected learners is not unduly disrupted.“Efforts to maintain essential infrastructure are also underway. Nine roads have been repaired to ensure continued access for both residents and aid delivery,” he added.The Oshana Region has received 17 500 water purification tablets, which are being distributed equitably across all 11 constituencies to ensure access to safe drinking water.

President urges vigilance amid rising water levels in the north

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Namibian Sun 2025-05-21

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President urges vigilance amid rising water levels in the north

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