insert_link 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. todayJanuary 9, 2025 4
insert_link 2 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. todayDecember 17, 2024 29 2
insert_link Africa El Niño drought leaves Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba only 13% full: a disaster for people and wildlife By Joshua Matanzima, The University of Queensland Water levels at Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe have dropped dramatically because of the latest El Niño drought. The country’s president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has declared a national disaster. Historian and social scientist Joshua Matanzima grew up at Lake Kariba and has spent the past 10 years researching socioeconomic life there. He discusses the impact of the latest drought on the people of […] todayApril 15, 2024 42
insert_link Africa DR Congo capital in tumult as river bursts banks Burst riverbanks are causing turmoil in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa, with dark and foul-smelling water pouring into homes across working-class neighborhoods in the central African megacity. The impoverished metropolis of some 15 million people sits on the Congo River -- the second largest in Africa after the Nile -- which has swollen to near-record levels over the past several weeks. Kinshasa is crisscrossed with small rivers and waterways, which often […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 35