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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) said on Monday that there has been a gradual rise in the water level at the Kariba Dam following recent rains.<\/p>\n

According to ZRA\u2019s latest hydrological update, Lake Kariba\u2019s water level has been steadily increasing, with a current reading of 6.17% in water storage capacity.<\/p>\n

ZRA Chief Executive Officer Munyaradzi Munodawafa attributed the rise in water level to improved rainfall in the Kariba catchment area. He said:<\/p>\n

The Kariba reservoir is experiencing a gradual rise in water level, mainly due to intensified rainfall around the lake. The recent rainfall activity has had a positive impact on the hydrological outlook and we expect this trend to continue through Q1 of 2025.<\/p>\n

The increase in water level is a welcome development and we expect it to have a positive impact on power generation.
\nThe authority remains committed to monitoring and managing water resources efficiently.<\/p>\n

Kariba Dam is an important source of hydroelectric power for both Zambia and Zimbabwe, with both countries currently facing electricity shortages, partly due to low water levels in the lake.<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe is currently generating 185MW at the Kariba South Hydro Power plant, which has an installed capacity of 1,050MW.<\/p>\n

Munodawafa said the authority would continue to monitor the hydrological situation concerning Kariba Dam\u2019s water level and its power generation capacity.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) said on Monday that there has been a gradual rise in the water level at the Kariba Dam following recent rains. According to ZRA\u2019s latest hydrological update, Lake Kariba\u2019s water level has been steadily increasing, with a current reading of 6.17% in water storage capacity. 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