The good rain received in Windhoek yesterday has brought with it some misery, leaving some residents homeless.
When it rains, it brings relief. But in most cases, the people who live in Windhoek's informal settlements fear floods when they see dark clouds.
The fears of the residents of Oshitenda were confirmed yesterday when heavy rains poured down and flooded their houses.
Those who built their homes in river beds and on the edges are the ones who are affected.
All belongings were soaked in water, and children, who were preparing for the approaching exams, lost all their school books. House contents and furniture were also damaged.
One of the residents, Anna Wendeinge, has lived here for more than twenty years, saying she had nowhere else to construct her house.
This area was also flooded in 2015 when the City of Windhoek informed the residents to relocate.
21 окт 2022
