Namibia Records 8th Driest January Since 1981

Namibia has recorded its eighth driest January since 1981, after rainfall declined across most parts of the country despite heavy downpours in sections of the north-east.

This is according to the Climate Watch report issued by the Namibia Meteorological Service yesterday.

The report says after an exceptionally wet December, January was drier, except in the north-eastern half of the country and in isolated areas of the eastern Hardap region.

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