Doebra cut off by flooded river

WINDHOEK – The small settlement of Doebra north of Windhoek has been cut off from the outside world by a river swollen after the good rains of the past two weeks.

Doebra, about 10 kilometres outside Windhoek, has a school, a hostel, a Roman Catholic Church, a clinic and shops. Heavy rains have made the dirt road to the settlement virtually impassable and there is no bridge across the river.In an interview with Nampa on Monday, resident Zukie Mekile said people who live at Doebra often cannot drive to work in nearby towns.In medical emergencies during the rainy season, people are airlifted to Windhoek because of the condition of the road, she said.- NampaHeavy rains have made the dirt road to the settlement virtually impassable and there is no bridge across the river.In an interview with Nampa on Monday, resident Zukie Mekile said people who live at Doebra often cannot drive to work in nearby towns.In medical emergencies during the rainy season, people are airlifted to Windhoek because of the condition of the road, she said.- Nampa