Von Bach Dam

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 61

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 48

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

Oshiwambo

Muni wa Windhoek tayandje omalongopukululo kombinga yomeva, kounona meefikola

Elelo loshilando sha Windhoek onghela ola talelapo ofikola younona ya Pioneerspark Primary School (Parkies) oku yandja omalongopukululo kounona kombinga yefimano leenele domapungulilo omeva. Olopota yapitifwa kelelo loshilando sha Windhoek oya lulika kutya, pefimbo eli elelo loshilando ohalixupile mokumona ekwafo lomeva okudja meendama domeva dili 3 odo pandodo ei, taduulike tadi pwiinine. Ondama ya Swakoppoort ota yuulike yafikama %, Von Bach Dam 11%, oshoyo Omatako Dam yoo tayuulike kutya oyakukuta filu. […]

17 October, 2024 28

Oshiwambo

Oshilando sha Windhoek otashi londodha ompumbwe yomeya

Oondjele dhomeya moondama odhuulike onkalo tayi etitha eikwatopomutima mo Windheok,noondama oonene dhili 3 dhoka hadhi andjaganeke omeya moshilando kwa lopotwa dhina omeya geli pevi noonkondo. Muni gwa Windhoek okwati ondama ya Swakoppoort,ya Von Bach,noya Omatako,dhoka dha simana meandjaganeko lyomeya moshilandopangelo,odhina omeya agehe kumwe geli ashike meni lyoo % 50. Naashika oshilando oshati otashuulike ompumbwe yomeya ,noku holola wo esimano lyoonkambadha dhoku kwata nawa omeya. Naakalimo otaa tsuwa omukumo ya kwate […]

23 April, 2024 25

Namibia

Von Bach dam hits lowest level since 2017

The Von Bach dam is currently standing at 12.6%, the lowest since January 2017 while the Swakoppoort levels continue to decline. NamWater has meanwhile faced challenges transferring water from Swakoppoort to Von Bach, leaving Windhoek reliant on aquifers, should the rainy season disappoint. Cirrus Capital economist Robert McGregor comments on the implications.

5 February, 2024 60