It is fantastic news for millions of people. Officials thrilled as major dam reaches record high levels: 'Will continue to be managed' first appeared on The Cool Down.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has announced that it will maintain the current status of keeping all 10 sluice ...

Despite the week-on-week decline, the dam's current levels remain substantially elevated compared to historical measurements.

A total of 10 sluice gates are now in operation at the Vaal Dam, after three additional sluice gates opened on Thursday, to manage rising water levels.

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According to DWS, the Vaal Dam is currently sitting at 106.80%, indicating that the reservoir is receiving significantly more ...

The dams form part of an integrated and collectively managed system that extends beyond Cape Town's boundaries.

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Africa’s dams, once a symbol of progress and a key to irrigation, are now in a state of severe crisis, threatening the food security and livelihoods of millions. According to experts at the ...