City urges residents to guard every drop as drier season looms

Even as showers are expected in parts of the country, the City of Windhoek is asking residents to treat every litre of water as precious, after forecasters warned that the coming rainy season could be drier and hotter than normal.

“Together, we can ensure a sustainable water supply for all,” the City of Windhoek said on its Facebook. The Namibia Meteorological Service has forecast a higher likelihood of below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures for the 2026/2027 rainy season. For a city that depends heavily on scarce water resources, the outlook is a call to action for households.

The warning comes on the same day forecasters said some rain is on the way, though not for everyone.

Weather forecaster Vilho Ndeunyema said the north-eastern part of Namibia can expect some showers over the next few days, while the rest of the country will remain dry.

For Windhoek and much of the country, that means no immediate relief, and the City says residents should not read too much into the early rain.

A few showers in one corner of the country do not change the outlook for the season as a whole.

The City is asking residents to start at home. It encourages them to read their water meters daily, check for leaks and repair any leaks immediately to prevent water wastage. A dripping tap or a hidden leak may seem small, but across thousands of households the losses add up quickly.

The City also appealed to residents to use water responsibly and adopt water-saving measures to help safeguard Windhoek’s water resources.

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