Botswana: all warning channels
Botswana in Africa (Southern Africa). Waarning tracks 17 warning categories for Gaborone and the surrounding area, from Botswana Meteorological Services and National Disaster Management Office.
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Country facts
- emergencyPrimary emergency number999
- capitalGaborone
- regionAfrica · Southern Africa
- risk profiledrought, heat, flood, wildfire, storm
- languagesen, tn
Official warning authorities
- meteoBotswana Meteorological Services
- civilNational Disaster Management Office
Warning categories for Botswana
- Severe Weather Warningsstorms, heavy rain, hail and damaging wind
- Flood Warningsriver flooding, flash floods and storm surge
- Heat Warningsheatwaves and extreme apparent temperature
- Drought Warningswater shortage, soil dryness and fire bans
- Wildfire Warningsbushfires, forest fires and fire danger
- Air Quality Warningssmog, particulate matter, ozone and pollen
- Industrial Accident Warningschemical releases, explosions and hazmat incidents
- Product Recall Warningsunsafe products, defects and manufacturer recalls
- Food Recall Warningscontamination, allergens and undeclared ingredients
- Water Quality Warningsdrinking water, bathing water and boil-water notices
- Crime and Safety Warningslocal crime levels and personal safety advice
- Cyber Security Warningsexploited vulnerabilities, malware and breaches
- Scam and Fraud Warningsphishing, fake shops, investment and romance fraud
- Travel Safety Warningstravel advisories, entry rules and regional risks
- Missing Person Alertschild abduction and vulnerable person alerts
- Transport Disruption Warningsroad closures, rail disruption, strikes and airspace
- Space Weather Warningsgeomagnetic storms, aurora and radio blackouts
Frequently asked questions
Which authorities issue public warnings in Botswana?
Botswana Meteorological Services, National Disaster Management Office.
What is the emergency number in Botswana?
The primary emergency number is 999.
How many warning channels does Waarning cover for Botswana?
17 categories: Severe Weather Warnings, Flood Warnings, Heat Warnings, Drought Warnings, Wildfire Warnings, Air Quality Warnings, Industrial Accident Warnings, Product Recall Warnings, Food Recall Warnings, Water Quality Warnings, Crime and Safety Warnings, Cyber Security Warnings, Scam and Fraud Warnings, Travel Safety Warnings, Missing Person Alerts, Transport Disruption Warnings, Space Weather Warnings.
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Generated 2026-10-12. Warning information can change at any time; missing data is never proof of safety.