Irrigation Water Supply from Hardap Dam Resumes

Irrigation Water Supply from Hardap Dam Resumes

NamWater, in collaboration with the Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform ministry, has announced that irrigation water supply from the Hardap Dam will resume on 20 January 2025. The decision, approved by Minister Calle Schlettwein, aims to boost agricultural productivity and regional economic stability last year. Lot Ndamanomhata is NamWater's spokesperson.

January 16, 2025 8

Uncategorized

NamWater announces Dam Water Levels for January 8

NamWater says the water levels at several dams have shown varying changes, according to the latest data . Swakoppoort's water level remained stable, while Von Bach's water level increased slightly to 23.9% capacity. Omatako and Otjivero Silt experienced minor changes, with the river at Otjivero halting its flow. Other dams, including Hardap and Oanob, recorded slight increases in water volume, with Hardap showing notable inflows.

January 9, 2025 13

Namibia

NamWater reports a substantial rise in dam levels

NamWater’s Weekly Dam Bulletin highlights positive inflows, including Swakoppoort at 24.4% and Von Bach at 23.5%. The Hardap Dam, now at 14.8%, received the highest flow, enhancing water availability nationwide, spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata confirms.

January 7, 2025 13

Oshiwambo

O Namwater itayi gandja we omeya goku tekela molwaashoka ondama ya Hardap kayina omeya ga gwana

Ehangano lyo Namwater olya tseyitha lya kuthapo omeya goku tekela okuza mondama ya Hardap okuza mo 31 October,omolwa oondjele dhomeya dhili pevi noonkondo. Ashike omeya goku nwa momudhingoloko gwa Malinda nopomudhingoloko inaga gumwa. Etokolo otali lalakanene oku kalekapo omeya goku longithwa moompumbwe dha simana,mwa kwatelwa okulongithwa kaantu niimuna,sho ondama kwa tegelelwa yi pwine mu Feb 2026. Ehangano tali dhenge omuthindo esimano lyoku kwata nawa omeya pethimbo ndika,notali nongonona onkalo,oku thikitha […]

November 4, 2024 16

Environment

Hardap Dam irrigation water supply shuts down tonight

The Hardap Dam has reached its lowest level ever at 6.3%. Starting tonight, irrigation water will no longer be available, a first since the dam was completed in 1963. Water for household use and livestock will still be supplied until February 2026. Here is the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein. Namibia Wildlife Resort Spokesperson Nelson Ashipala says the situation at Hardap also affects […]

October 31, 2024 42