Rains give significant rise to dam levels

Zim Now Writer

Zimbabwe National Water Authority says dam levels remain on an upward trajectory owing to the current rains. As at January 9, 2023, the national dam level average had risen to 81. 7% up from 81. 2% on recorded on January 3, 2023.

In a statement, ZINWA said the development points to the improving of water security. Notable increases in dam levels were observed in Chivero, Manyame, Mazvikadei, Tshongokwe, Tshangwa, Mananda, Osborne, Muchekeranwa, Mazowe, Ngondoma and Siya dams among others.

However, while there is a reported in the volumes in Kariba, the Zambezi River Authority reports indicate water in the body, though at better levels than at the same period last year, is still way low.

"The Lake level has started increasing in the past few days due to increase in Local rainfall activity on and around the lake, closing the period under review at 475.78m (2.00% usable storage) on 11th January 2023, compared to 478.33m (19.73% usable storage) recorded on the same date last year"

Dam levels:

Tugwi Mukosi 91. 6%; Mutirikwi 94. 5%; Osborne 77. 7%; Manjirenji 57. 3%; Muzhwi 100. 9%; Sebakwe 76. 3%; Gwenoro 85. 6%; Mazowe 36. 2%; Insiza 63. 3%; Whitewaters 99. 4%; Silalabuhwa 73. 6%

Dams that supply city of Harare:

Harava 28. 9%; Chivero 88. 7%; Manyame 81. 4%; Seke 41%

Dams that supply City of Bulawayo:

Mtshabezi 69. 3%; Inyankuni 37. 1%; Lower Ncema 31. 4%; Upper Ncema 2. 5%; Mzingwane 4. 8%