Odilo Kgobetsi unpacks recent winter developments

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Today we sat down with Odilo Kgobetsi, chief forecaster at the Namibia Meteorological Service, to discuss recent winter developments impacting Windhoek and broader Khomas region.

As early June ushers in sub-zero overnight temperatures—record lows near 0 °C or even –1 °C in spots, and daytime highs barely reaching the upper teens—communities, infrastructure, agriculture, and public health are feeling the chill With freezing mornings, clear skies, and moderate winds, this early cold spike raises urgent questions: How prepared are we? What dangers lie ahead—frost damage, hypothermia, vulnerable populations? We’ll explore the science behind the freeze, its implications, and what residents should do to stay safe.