The Namibian Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has initiated the relocation of 57.5 tonnes of salvageable crops belonging to residents affected by severe flooding in the Zambezi Region. The operation aims to move the harvested maize and sorghum to safer storage facilities to prevent post-harvest losses.
The intervention follows significant flooding in the region, which has been exacerbated by heavy rainfall and water releases from upstream dams. The floods have impacted communities and agricultural land along the Zambezi River, threatening food security for local farmers.
Minister Calle Schlettwein has previously highlighted the vulnerability of the region to climate-induced disasters. The government's response includes this crop salvage effort alongside other disaster risk management measures to support affected populations.
