This Week’s KwaZulu-Natal dam levels Report

The Department of Water and Sanitation has issued its comprehensive weekly report on the state of the dams across KwaZulu-Natal, presenting a largely positive overview that underscores significant progress in several key reservoirs.

Below is a detailed examination of the current conditions of KZN’s dams, as outlined by the Department of Water and Sanitation:

·         Albert Falls Dam is currently recorded at 102.6%, showing a marginal decline from the 102.8% reported in the previous week’s assessment. 

·         Bivane Dam maintains its water levels at a stable 101.6%, only slightly below the 101.7% noted in the prior week’s data. 

·         Craigie Burn Dam is holding steady at 100.7%, reflecting a minor decrease from the 100.8% observed in last week’s figures. 

·         Driel Barrage Dam has experienced a substantial increase in its capacity, jumping from 61% last week to a much healthier 90.3% in this week’s report. 

·         Goedertrouw Dam remains consistent at 100%, with a slight reduction from the 100.6% recorded in the previous week’s evaluation. 

·         Hazelmere Dam’s water levels have stayed constant at 100.2%, showing no change from the figures reported last week. 

·         Hluhluwe Dam has seen a small decrease in its water levels, dropping from 101.4% in the previous week to 100.6% in the current report. 

·         Inanda Dam continues to perform well at 103.4%, a modest reduction from the 103.8% documented in last week’s findings. 

·         Klipfontein Dam is currently at 101.1%, reflecting a slight dip from the 101.3% reported in the prior week’s update. 

·         Mearns Dam has demonstrated a notable rise in its water levels, increasing from 108.6% last week to an impressive 112.6% this week. 

·         Midmar Dam stands at 100.9%, showing a minor decrease from the 101.1% recorded in the previous week’s assessment. 

·         Nagle Dam has seen an uptick in its capacity, rising from 100.9% last week to 102.9% in this week’s measurements. 

·         Newcastle’s Ntshingwayo (Chelmsford) Dam has achieved a significant improvement, climbing from 80.9% in the previous week to 89.1% in the current report.

·         Pongolapoort Dam has made a remarkable recovery, soaring from 9.9% last week to 91.5% in this week’s data, indicating a substantial influx of water. 

·         Spioenkop Dam is recorded at 101.4%, a small increase from the 101.1% noted in the previous week’s numbers. 

·         Spring Grove Dam has improved its standing, rising from 97.5% last week to 101.6% in this week’s evaluation. 

·         Wagendrift Dam has increased its water levels from 100.8% in the previous week to 102.5% as reported this week. 

·         Woodstock Dam has experienced a minor reduction, slipping from 99.2% last week to 97.7% in the current assessment. 

·         Zaaihoek Dam is currently at 100.7%, showing a slight improvement over the 100.4% recorded in the previous week’s report. 

Although these figures suggest that the province’s dams are in a favourable state, authorities are urging KwaZulu-Natal residents to remain vigilant and adopt water conservation practices to prepare for the autumn and winter seasons, during which rainfall is expected to decline significantly.