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SEWA satellite early warning launched in Namibia (Level A1) — green grass field with trees under blue sky with white clouds during daytime

SEWA satellite early warning launched in NamibiaCEFR A1

5 Jul 2025

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Adapted from Adesewa Olofinko, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Birger Strahl, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
75 words
  • SEWA is a new satellite-based early warning system.
  • It was launched in Windhoek, Namibia.
  • The forum met in June to officially launch SEWA.
  • SEWA gives warning information about storms and heat.
  • Africa faces strong climate risks for many people.
  • The system uses satellites and weather stations for data.
  • It will help governments, journalists, and communities act.
  • The project also trains local people to use warnings.
  • Plans will start national situational centres in Tanzania first.

Difficult words

  • satellite-based — that uses space devices to send information
  • launch — to start or begin something new
    launched
  • warning — a message that tells about danger
  • storm — a very strong wind with heavy rain
    storms
  • climate — the usual weather in a place
  • community — a group of people who live together
    communities

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Discussion questions

  • Do you get weather warnings in your area?
  • Would you use a warning system like SEWA?
  • Who in your town should get warnings first?

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