ROAD CLOSED … Motorists that passed through Florence Nightingale Road on Thursday morning had to make use of alternate routes following heavy rains observed in Windhoek. High water currents are also observed at other water flow points in Windhoek, including Hockland Park, Dorado Park and Khomasdal. Photo: Puyeipawa Nakashole
DAMAGED … The bridge in the Grysblock area at Abraham Mashego Street in Windhoek has been damaged by flowing water as a result of the heavy rains. The road has been closed off for motorists. Photos: Ludwig ShikukutuHELPING HAND … Children at different parts of Walvis Bay are helping their parents prevent further water damage to their houses following the heavy rains. Although some schools cancelled attendance on Thursday, some children could not enter their houses due to flooding. Some are busy loading sand delivered to strategic places by municipal trucks, while others are sweeping water from the roofs of shacks. Some are helping hanging clothes, bedding and matresses to dry. Photo: Taati NiilengeRain wreaks havoc at Swakopmund’s DRC settlementBRIDGE DAMAGED … A bridge on the Windhoek-Rehoboth road – 30km from Windhoek – has been damaged due to the current heavy rainfall. The Roads Authority urges motorists to exercise extreme caution when approaching this area. “Our teams are currently assessing the extent of the damage. Updates will be provided as the situation develops. We urge all road users to prioritise safety and adhere to any temporary traffic measures in place,” Roads Authority says. “It’s very bad. Drivers must stay where they are. All roads are slippery and rivers are full,” Rehoboth resident Clifford Fisch who was the scene says. Photo, videos: ContributedFLOWING … The Okahandja River flows heavily following nonstop rains countrywide since Wednesday night. No obstructions have been observed at the town so far.NO FUEL …. Rain water entered the underground tanks at Shell Select at Rehoboth on Thursday morning. The service station is closed for business at the moment.“So far, nine car owners came back to complain about their cars. These cars are currently here at the service station waiting for mechanics to come look at them,” a worker says. Photo: Rinelda MoutonBREAKING NEWS … City police spokesperson Marcelline Murapo says nine vehicles were washed away by the flowing rivers in Windhoek on Thursday. Murapo further said eight of the vehicles have been rescued while one remains in the flood. The vehicle in the photo was stuck in the Goreangab area. Fortunately, the motorist survived. Photo: Contributed
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