JUST IN: Strong winds, of 40km/hour, have caused serious damage to public and private properties in Swakopmund, Namibia

Strong winds, of 40km/hour, have caused serious damage to public and private properties in Swakopmund. Photos: Contributed.

Stormy coast… Heavy sand storms have been wreaking havoc on the coast causing damage to properties in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. Residents have been urged to be extra cautious as temperatures as high as 36°C and storms can last until Thursday.

Police also cautioned residents to exercise caution on roads as the sandstorms cause poor visibility.