Water levels rise in key dams in Namibia

Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) has announced increases in water levels at several important dams that support agriculture and industry. The Hardap Dam saw a 1.8% rise, now at 16.6% capacity, up from 14.8%. The Neckartal Dam also increased by 0.77%, reaching 78.4%, compared to its previous 77.8%.

These improvements are good news for the sectors relying on these water resources. A recent statement highlighted that "the increases in Hardap and Neckartal Dams show a positive trend for agriculture and industry in southern Namibia."

Other dams also reported slight increases. Von Bach Dam rose by 0.4% to 23.9%, Omatako Dam by 0.2% to 2.6%, Friedenau Dam by 0.5% to 46.1%, and Daan Viljoen Dam by 0.7% to 11.9%.

Despite these encouraging changes, NamWater has reminded everyone about the importance of saving water. The company emphasized using water wisely to ensure long-term availability. This is especially crucial after Namibia faced its worst drought in 100 years, which caused severe food shortages and impacted one in five Namibians.

While the recent improvements are promising, NamWater continues to push for better water management to protect these resources for the future.

source: namibian.com.na

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