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Kunene River continues to rise
Staff Reporter THE Kunene River has seen a slight increase in its flow rate, rising from 1,543.9 cubic metres per second (m³/s) on Thursday, 23 April 2026, to 1,545.9 m³/s on Friday morning, 24 April 2026. This is higher than the 1,386.10 m³/s flow rate recorded at the start of this week on Monday, 20 ... The post Kunene River continues to rise appeared first on Informanté .
Kunene River flow rate surges, flood risk remains high in affected communities
Staff Reporter THE Kunene River is experiencing sustained upstream inflows and elevated river levels, with the river’s flow rate increasing by 192.5 cubic metres per second (m³/s) within a single day. According to the Hydrological Services of Namibia, the flow rate of the Kunene River at Ruacana rose from 1,351.4 m³/s on Wednesday morning, 22 ... The post Kunene River flow rate surges, flood risk remains high in affected communities appeared first on Informanté .
Flood warning issued for Kunene River communities as NamPower opens second floodgate
NamPower has issued an urgent flood warning to residents and communities living along the Kunene River following a surge in water levels caused by torrential rainfall in southern Angola. In response to the massive volumes of water flowing toward the Ruacana Power Station, the power utility announced it will open the second flap (flood) gate […]