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FILE: Vaal Dam. Picture: EWN

Vaal river system

DWS: No need for Vaal water restrictions just yet

By Edwin Ntshidi

The department said the Vaal Dam levels have been declining since April and no rainfall yet is exacerbating the situation.

  • FILE: Mist rises as approximately 400 000 cubic meters of water was released from the Vaal dam on 26 February 2017 after the dam reached 97.8 % capacity following heavy rains across Gauteng. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Vaal River levels increase to 71.2% after recent rainfalls

    The department says the system, which consists of 14 dams that are vital for the province, had been decreasing week-on-week.

    1626 days ago
  • A gate at the Vaal Dam is opened. Picture: Louise McAuliffe/EWN

    Mokonyane credits other sources for rise in Vaal dam levels

    Water Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says the improvements in dam levels within the Vaal River system had little to do with the recent rains.

    1949 days ago
  • FILE: The Vaal River outside Parys. Picture: EWN.

    Vaal River system dips under 50% of capacity

    Minister Mokonyane says shown that average dam levels in the country are down by 0.7% - to 49.4%.

    2045 days ago
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