NamWater has announced that the recent rainfall has positively impacted the country’s water reserves.
The significant inflows into several of Namibia’s dams, have improved storage levels and strengthening the country’s water security.
“Notable increases have been recorded in Swakoppoort, Von Bach, Omatako, Otjivero Main, Daan Viljoen, Hardap, Neckartal, Naute, Oanob, and Omatjenne Dams, marking a continued improvement in water availability,” said NamWater’s spokesperson Mr Lot Ndamanomhata.
Ndamanomhata pointed out that key highlights are, Swakoppoort Dam which received an inflow of 4.196 Mm³, raising its level to 34.0% of full capacity;
Von Bach Dam increased by 0.549 Mm³, now at 27.5%;
Omatako Dam recorded a significant inflow of 5.917 Mm³, boosting its level to 19.0%;
Otjivero Main Dam saw an inflow of 0.041 Mm³, bringing it to 1.8%;
Daan Viljoen Dam gained 0.001 Mm³, raising its level to 10.4%;
Hardap Dam, recorded a notable 5.311 Mm³ inflow, reaching 23.9%;
Neckartal Dam, the country’s largest by capacity, increased by 10.553 Mm³, now at 81.1%;
Naute Dam saw an inflow of 0.004 Mm³, improving its level to 31.9%;
Oanob Dam gained 0.060 Mm³, bringing it to 33.6%.
Omatjenne Dam recorded an inflow of 0.143 Mm³, now at 2.8%.
“These inflows are encouraging, particularly for the Central Area of Namibia, where water supply remains a priority.
“Transfers from Swakoppoort Dam to Von Bach Dam continue to support Windhoek and surrounding areas.
“While these inflows provide some relief, NamWater urges the public to continue using water responsibly to ensure long-term sustainability.”
In the photo: Naute Dam, outside of Keetmanshoop, is at 31.9% of full capacity.
