Efundja causing a crisis!

Thousands of children in the north of Namibia are unable to go to school because of the seasonal floodwater (locally known as Efundja) and flooded pans (oshanas). 267 of the 811 schools in the Omusati-, Oshana-, Ohangwena- en Oshikoto- regions had to close.

Mr. André Struwig, of the Oshikoto Education Department painted a sad picture where deep waters made it impossible for children and teachers to safely reach their schools. Many schools will be closed for a "flood-holiday" and only re-open on April 6. Hundreds of homesteads have been flooded and villagers have been cut off from towns. Gravel roads and bridges have been damaged, pensioners are unable to get to pay points and the distribution of food aid has been brought to a halt in some areas.

President Hifikepunye Pohamba flew to the North to see how the heavy rains have affected people.

Sources: http://www.republikein.com.na & http://www.namibian.com.na The photo is from my collection from the 2008 flood.

Please pray for the effected people and areas and for:

• the protection of lives.
• wisdom how to address the challenges of the flood.
• flood aid to reach the victims.
• the necessary finances for the repair of the infrastructure.
• open hearts and hands to send help to the effected areas.