The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has issued a precautionary alert following forecasts of above-normal rainfall across the country, with the potential for flash floods.

The Namibia Meteorological Service has issued a critical weather alert, warning the public to exercise extreme caution due to deep tropical moisture developing over the Namibian interior from tomorrow into the weekend.

Light to moderate rains recorded over the weekend brought relief from the heat wave in some parts of the country. 

Over the past week, temperatures have hovered between 30 and 40 degrees Celsius in places such as Keetmanshoop, which received some light showers on Friday and Saturday.