Vaal dam
Vaal Dam is now over 110% full, says water dept
Residents are reporting how water levels are rising along the Vaal leaving them to evacuate their homes at the Vaal Reefs.
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Vaal Dam sluice gate opened to relieve pressure after heavy rainfall
The collective upsurge has had a positive impact on the levels of the integrated Vaal River system, which stood at 67.2% this time last year and is now at 97.1% this year.
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Water Department: Vaal Dam sitting at 107% due to recent rainfall
The Vaal Dam supplying mostly Gauteng is at 107% capacity.
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Two people killed in Midvaal helicopter crash
Paramedics say the aircraft crashed into the Vaal Dam and got stuck in the water for about three hours on Friday night.
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Emfuleni continues to experience water shortages
“The municipality is currently in talks with Rand Water in an effort to find lasting solutions to the shortages, we apologise for the inconvenience and further encourage residents to use water sparingly at all times," said spokesperson Makhosonke Sangweni.
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Brimming over: DWS set to open sluice gates at overflowing Vaal Dam
The department said it needed to urgently release water due to river flows from the upper Vaal, which now sits at over 100% capacity, rapidly filling up the dam.
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NSRI rescues donkey stranded on island on Vaal Dam
Rescue officials sprang into action after being alerted on Sunday and managed to rope in local vets who were soon at the scene.
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Gauteng residents urged to use water sparingly as Vaal Dam levels decline
The dam, which is Gauteng's main water supply, has been shrinking week-on-week and now sits just under 28% after a series of heatwaves.
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1 dead, 4 missing after boat capsizes on Vaal River
It is understood that a boat carrying seven people capsized on the river near Spider Valley on Saturday.
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Despite low rainfall in parts of SA, DWS says no need for water restrictions yet
However, the Vaal Dam in Gauteng has hit a new low, with levels sitting at just under 34%. The same downward trend can be seen at dams across KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the North West.
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DWS: No need for Vaal water restrictions just yet
The department said the Vaal Dam levels have been declining since April and no rainfall yet is exacerbating the situation.
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Vaal Dam levels drop to ‘grim state' – Dept of Water and Sanitation
In a statement on Thursday, the department said dam levels dropped from 37.6 % last week to 37.0% in this week.
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Vaal Dam levels reach record low of just under 40% this week
The Water and Sanitation Department has called on citizens to use water sparingly and report leakages or burst pipes.
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Vaal Dam: GP residents urged to use water wisely as dam levels plummet
The Vaal Dam dipped to even lower levels from last week's 43.4% to its current 42.6% mark.
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Levels at 11 of 14 dams in Integrated Vaal River System declined this week
The Water and Sanitation Department is calling on customers to save as much water as possible.
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Gauteng residents urged to use less water as Vaal Dam level dips again
The Water and Sanitation Department said that it was concerned about the Vaal, which formed part of the integrated Vaal River system.
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Vaal Dam levels below 50%, residents urged to use water sparingly
The Department of Water and Sanitation said it was concerned about the Vaal and other dams, which form part of the Integrated Vaal River System.
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Gauteng residents urged to limit water use as Vaal Dam level dips below 50%
The level is now hovering around 49.8% which is significantly lower compared to 71.5% that was recorded this time last year.
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Vaal Dam water levels reach 50% mark - DWS
DWS spokesperson Sputnik Ratau said recent rains were a step in the right direction amid fears of water scarcity in Gauteng.
