20/03/2025
🚨 PUBLIC NOTICE: EXCESSIVE RAINS & FLOODING IN NAMIBIA – 17-25 MARCH 2025 🚨
Dear Travelers & Residents,
⚠️ Current Flooding & Road Conditions:
✅ Hoaruseb River reached the ocean again
✅ Hoanib River in full flood past Khowarib
✅ Uniab River has blocked access to Terrace Bay and is in full flood past Palmwag
✅ Koigab River has cut off C34 & C39
✅ Aba-Huab & Huab Rivers are in flood
✅ Ugab River in full flood – Brandberg White Lady Lodge received 95mm in 24 hours, now completely cut off
✅ C35 slippery & washed out
✅ Omaruru River surging towards Omdel Dam
✅ Swakopmund experiencing flooding
✅ C14 dangerously slippery
✅ Road to Waterberg cut off due to flooding
✅ Gravel roads near Otjiwarongo & Otavi extremely slippery – high risk of skidding even at low speeds
✅ Hardap & Fish Rivers in flood, Naute Dam over 50% full
✅ Heavy storms around Deadvlei & Sossusvlei dunes
✅ Tsauchab River & tributaries flooding again
📢 Travel Advisory:
❌ Do not attempt to cross flooded rivers
❌ Avoid non-essential travel on affected roads
❌ Gravel roads are extremely slippery – exercise extreme caution
💡 Safety First! If you're traveling in affected areas, be prepared for delays and possible road closures. Stay updated, and don't take risks with floodwaters.
Namibia Travel & Tourism Forum urges all travelers and locals to prioritize safety during this period. Stay informed, and let’s keep each other safe! 🙏
