Zambezi highest in 40 years

The Zambezi River rose by three centimetres yesterday and reached an alarming height of 7,82 metres at Katima Mulilo in the afternoon – the second highest level in 40 years.

I was wondering, who is doing what to help these poor and displaced people. It is all happening so far from us in the capitol city, Windhoek. Katima Mulilo is about 1210km (752 miles) from us.

President Hifikepunye Pohamba flew to the Caprivi Region yesterday again to assess the flood damage after an earlier visit a few weeks ago to the region.

My search found only one organization who are reaching out to help. I do believe, on the ground there are many others.

The Namibia Red Cross Society (NCRS), has appealed for donations to help flood victims in northern Namibia, but could not give more details about the humanitarian situation in the Caprivi Region. Governor Mwilima accompanied President Pohamba on a helicopter flight over the flood-stricken Caprivi Region yesterday. They will make the situation known.

The Namibian Red Cross Society however called for help. If you want to contribute funds, goods or volunteer assistance, kindly contact the Namibia Red Cross Society at 2128 Independence Avenue, Katutura, Windhoek, Namibia. Telephone: 264 61 235 226 E-mail: enquiries@redcross.org.na Web http://www.redcross.org.na/

Please remember the people of the north in your prayers. And pray for those who are doing what they can to help. Pray for their safety, their health, and for their well-being. Also, please pray about what God would have you do. Thank God for His Mercy, His Grace, and His Tender and Ever Present and Ever Faithful Love.

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