Namibia records eighth driest January since 1981 despite localised heavy rains
February 18, 2026
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Namibia has logged its eighth driest January since 1981, with the latest climate watch report showing that although parts of the north-east such as Zambezi received strong downpours during January, much of the country experienced below-average rainfall following an unusually wet December. Speaking on Desert FM, independent weather and meteorological expert Vilho Ndeunyema explained what this could mean for farmers and the months ahead.