• Severe weather, including heavy rainfall, and lightning were reported on 15 December across Namibia, resulting in casualties.
• According to media, five people died in Ohangwena region in northern Namibia, after a lightning-related event. In Windhoek capital city (central Namibia) heavy rainfall caused floods, which inundated several parts of the city and resulted in damage to buildings and roads.
• According to the Namibia Meteorological Service (METONA), 95.6 mm of rain was measured in Windhoek in 24 hours between 14-15 December. The Mean Total Rainfall for December is just over 30 mm according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
• On 16-17 December, light to moderate rainfall is forecast over northern Namibia.
Source: European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations
