Namibia: Evacuation looms as Zambezi rises

The Caprivi Regional Emergency Management Unit (REMU) is preparing to evacuate villagers from areas surrounded by floodwaters in the eastern Caprivi as the Zambezi River rises. It reached 6,42 metres, as measured at Katima Mulilo, yesterday. EMU Deputy Director Gabriel Kangowa said that three boats had been obtained from the military base at Katima Mulilo to move people to safety as well as for the delivery of food aid.