Hardap Dam (2)
Hardap Dam (2)

Windhoek’s dam levels at 28%

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Ellanie Smit
Windhoek’s average dam levels have dropped to just below 30%, with slim to none chances of good rain this season.

The total average of Namibia’s dams has dropped to 62.8%, compared to last season’s 75.7%.

In the central areas of Namibia, the average dam level is now a low 30.9%, while last season, it stood at 49.1%.

The Swakoppooort Dam is at 54.2% of its capacity, the Von Bach Dam is 18.6% full and the Omatako Dam empty.

This three-dam system supplies Windhoek with water, with the total average 28% compared to last season’s 46.5%.

Meanwhile, the Friedenhau and Goreangab dams are at 62.7% and 96.7% respectively.

In the south, the average dam level stands at 70.5%, compared to last season’s 84.7%.

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Namibian Sun 2024-11-08

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