NamWater

NamWater Reports Positive Inflows in Key Dams Across the Country

NamWater has reported significant inflows into major dams across the country following recent rainfall, boosting water security for agriculture, industry, and domestic consumption. According to the 24 February dam bulletin, Omatako Dam saw a substantial increase, now at 24.8% capacity, while Friedenau Dam reached 46.8%. The Otjivero Main and Silt Dams also recorded inflows, improving supply in the Gobabis region. In the south, Neckartal Dam, Namibia’s largest, rose to 81.2%, […]

25 February, 2025 63

Oshiwambo

Ondodo yomeva meendama doshilongo ota yeetifa eenghono

Ehengano loku adjakaneka omayakulo omeva moshiwana NamWater ola shiivifa lambilipalekwa konghalo yomeva yadi di dilikwa noku kungulukila meendama domeva da yooloka doshilongo omafiku adjako. Eshi oshalandula komuloka ushambula oo wayakulwa meenele dayooloka doshilongo no kweetififa ododo yomeva iye pombada meendama osho tashi yandje etimaumbwile leetifa eenghono konghalo yomeva nokweetapo oikulya moshilongo. Omukanda oo wapitifilwa oikundaneki okudja kehangano onghela owati ondama ngaashi ya Swakoppoort, Von Bach, Omatako, Otjivero Main, Daan […]

18 February, 2025 21

Namibia

Significant Inflows Boost Water Levels in Key Central Dams

Namibia Water Corporation has reported significant inflows into key central dams—Swakoppoort, Von Bach, and Omatako—following recent rainfall, boosting water security for the Central Area. Spokesman Lot Ndamanhomhata, indicated that as of yesterday, Swakoppoort Dam rose to 24.5%, Von Bach Dam to 24.8%, and Omatako Dam to 5.3%, with Omatako experiencing the largest increase of 1.351 Mm³, more than doubling its volume. These positive developments are vital for sustaining water […]

28 January, 2025 62

Namibia

NamWater Restarts Orano Desalination Plant

The Orano Desalination Plant has resumed full operations, according to Namibia Water Corporation. Water pumping is back on track, and supply is gradually stabilizing. NamWater’s contingency plans during the shutdown ensured minimal impact, as expanded upon by spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata.

22 January, 2025 35

Namibia

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.

16 January, 2025 23

Environment

Rainfall Boosts Dam Levels

NamWater has reported minor increases in dam levels across Namibia, attributed to ongoing rainfall. Von Bach Dam reached 23.9%, Omatako Dam 2.6%, and Friedenau Dam 46.1%. According to spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata, rainfall is expected to persist until March 2025, further strengthening the country’s water security.

14 January, 2025 49

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.

9 January, 2025 26

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.

7 January, 2025 27

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Namibia

NamWater’s Dam Bulletin Says National Dam Levels Drop to 48.7%….

NamWater has released its latest weekly dam bulletin, reporting that the total average storage across reservoirs stands at 48.7%. Key highlights include a slight drop of 3.5 million cubic meters compared to the previous week, with the Neckartal Dam maintaining the highest storage at 77.3% capacity, despite a notable decrease. Other major dams, such as Von Bach and Swakoppoort, remain under 17% capacity.

17 December, 2024 48 2