The United Nations says additional funding is urgently needed to sustain the humanitarian response in Mozambique, where the death toll from severe flooding has risen to more than 145.
The floods have affected more than 510,000 people across central and southern provinces.
Heavy rains on Wednesday night have left dozens of households in Chotto Compound homeless after floodwaters inundated their homes, ruining food supplies, documents and personal belongings.
An outbreak of African Migratory Locusts has been reported in various parts of the Zambezi Region.
The police in the Kunene Region have successfully contained the severe wildfire that impacted the areas of Werda, Onguta, and Omuheke within the Sesfontein Constituency.
Chief Inspector Vehangaiza Hindjou, Head of Community Affairs in the Kunene Region, gave an update on the situation to NBC News.
Governors from the Oshana, Oshikoto, and Omusati regions have made key recommendations following their joint assessment of the recent fire outbreak at Etosha National Park.
The continuous raging fire in the Etosha National Park has destroyed approximately 30% of the grazing land.
A media statement signed by Acting Vice President Lucia Witbooi indicates that no state of emergency has been declared yet, and a decision will be taken once all information is obtained.
Floodwaters have begun to affect some areas in the Kabbe South and Kabbe North constituencies.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has given an update on the flash floods that hit Kalkrand Village.
Dr. Ngurare reported that heavy rainfall throughout Monday night caused significant damage to properties, disrupted daily life and led to the closure of schools.
The mayor of Windhoek recently paid a courtesy visit to assess areas impacted by recent flash floods in Otjomuise.
The visit included a review of conditions at the relocation site on Farm 508, highlighting efforts to address the challenges faced by affected residents.
2025 began with much-anticipated rains in Windhoek, bringing relief to many after months of dry weather.
However, the downpours quickly turned into a nightmare for some residents, leaving them grappling with flooding and property damage.
