Criminals damaged power lines that supply water pumps near Walvis Bay during the weekend. The vandals struck the Ruby Main Overhead Powerline that feeds electricity to two important water drilling sites. Namibia Water Corporation lost the ability to pump 650 cubic meters of water each hour after the attack. The company had to switch to backup pumps that only produce 200 cubic meters per hour. Water officials called the crime an attack against the entire country.
Police and electricity workers rushed to fix the damaged power cables after discovering the theft. The criminals escaped before authorities arrived at the remote location. Repair crews worked through Sunday to restore electrical service to the water pumps. Power returned to normal at 5 PM on Sunday afternoon. Water production resumed at full capacity after the repairs finished.
Company spokesman Lot Ndamanomhata said the vandalism hurt people who need clean water every day. He explained that such crimes steal money from important public services. The attacks force water officials to spend funds on repairs instead of improving systems. Communities suffer when criminals target basic infrastructure like power lines. Water officials asked citizens to watch for suspicious activity near pumping stations.
The Swartbank and Rooibank drilling sites provide most of the water for Walvis Bay residents. These facilities require steady electricity to operate powerful pumps that bring water from underground sources. Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor teams replaced stolen copper wire and damaged equipment. The coastal town depends on these water sources for daily needs.
Police and electricity workers rushed to fix the damaged power cables after discovering the theft. The criminals escaped before authorities arrived at the remote location. Repair crews worked through Sunday to restore electrical service to the water pumps. Power returned to normal at 5 PM on Sunday afternoon. Water production resumed at full capacity after the repairs finished.
Company spokesman Lot Ndamanomhata said the vandalism hurt people who need clean water every day. He explained that such crimes steal money from important public services. The attacks force water officials to spend funds on repairs instead of improving systems. Communities suffer when criminals target basic infrastructure like power lines. Water officials asked citizens to watch for suspicious activity near pumping stations.
The Swartbank and Rooibank drilling sites provide most of the water for Walvis Bay residents. These facilities require steady electricity to operate powerful pumps that bring water from underground sources. Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor teams replaced stolen copper wire and damaged equipment. The coastal town depends on these water sources for daily needs.
