Africa-Press – Namibia. NAMIBIA’S major dams continue to show steady or improving water levels, according to the latest weekly bulletin from NamWater, reflecting the positive impact of recent rainfall across the country. While some dams have recorded minor decreases, most reservoirs remain at moderate to high capacities, providing reassurance for water supply needs.
Swakoppoort Dam is holding 52.85 million cubic metres, equivalent to 83.2% of its full capacity, marking an increase of 1.67 million cubic metres since last week and a significant rise compared to the same period last season, when it held just over 10 million cubic metres. Von Bach Dam stands at 38.94 million cubic metres, 81.9% full, with a slight decrease from last week, and 19.7 millimetres of rainfall recorded in the catchment area.
In central Namibia, Omatako Dam has seen a modest increase to 8.28 million cubic metres, representing 19% of full capacity, following 50 millimetres of rainfall. Friedenau Dam remains stable at 53.4%, while Goreangab Dam slightly declined to just over full capacity at 100.8%. The Otjivero Main Dam and its Silt Dam have modest increases, now at 35.7% and 4.2% full, respectively.
Among smaller dams, Tilda Viljoen and Daan Viljoen Dams maintain healthy levels at 65.7% and 68%, respectively, while Hardap Dam has risen to 174.22 million cubic metres, 59.1% full, an increase of 5.3 million cubic metres since last week. Neckartal Dam is nearly full at 97.7%, and Nause Dam stands at 81.2% despite a slight weekly decline.
Oanob Dam has recorded a gain of 0.55 million cubic metres, bringing it to 64.1% capacity, while Dreihuk and Bondels Dam remain low at 19.4% and 5.4% full, respectively. Olushandja Dam increased to 28.36 million cubic metres, or 62.1% capacity, and Calueque Dam rose to 215.18 million cubic metres, 45.3% full. Million Dam continues to hold 66.8% of its capacity.
Overall, the weekly report reflects generally stable water levels across Namibia’s major dams, with rainfall contributing to replenishment in key catchment areas. NamWater continues to monitor levels closely to manage supply and inform the public on water availability.
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