Flood in Namibia

Namibia declares a state of emergency after severe flooding in the north claiming 62 lives since January 2011. Floodwaves peaked on 28 March 2011 and a new flood wave is anticipated from upstream (Angola), peaking in the first week of April.

The flood has exceeded the 2009 flood, which had been considered to be the highest known in history. Reports from Angola indicate that more water is expected and the Namibian Meteorological Services predict more rainfall this week. 

 

 

Type of event
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Location of event
Namibia
Date of Charter Activation
2011-04-01
Time of Charter Activation
11:00
Time zone of Charter Activation
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Charter Requestor
UNOOSA on behalf of UNDP
Activation ID
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Project Management
Pacific Disaster Center
Value Adding
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