The Namibian

29 July 2019



It has been almost 2 months since the last rainfall. The decreasing water levels have caused the Hardap Dam to close its sluices in an attempt to conserve the last steady water supply. Water levels as of last week are about 50% of the usual, and settlements in Hardap are also running out of water due to the depleting number of boreholes used for extracting groundwater.

Farmers say that the weather has been drier than normal, as of this time, the weather authorities are refusing to comment on the possibility of a long-term drought. Villagers have become concerned about the supply of water, with several voicing out their worry.