Is Windhoek Ready for the Next Major Drought?
Climate Scientists Around the world are increasingly warning that a very strong, and possibly exceptional, El Niño event may develop during the coming Namibian summer. While the eventual strength and local impact remain uncertain, history provides a compelling reason why Namibia, and in particular Windhoek, should be paying close attention to these developments. For Windhoek, […] The post Is Windhoek Ready for the Next Major Drought? appeared first on The Namibian .
Climate Scientists Around the world are increasingly warning that a very strong, and possibly exceptional, El Niño event may develop during the coming Namibian summer.
While the eventual strength and local impact remain uncertain, history provides a compelling reason why Namibia, and in particular Windhoek, should be paying close attention to these developments.
For Windhoek, annual summer rainfall is more than just a weather statistic.
It is the foundation of the city’s water security.
About 75% to 80% of the capital’s water supply is derived from runoff captured in the Von Bach, Swakoppoort and Omatako dams located in the central areas of Namibia.
These surface water reservoirs depend almost entirely on rainfall over the north-eastern and central highlands.
