The Vaal Dam is nearing 62% capacity for the first time in nearly a month, showing signs of recovery after dropping to its lowest point in 2024. Heavy rainfall and strategic water management decisions, including water releases from the Grootdraai Dam, have contributed to the increase.
The Vaal Dam is on the brink of exceeding 61% capacity for the first time in nearly a month, with current levels reaching 61.95%.
“As of Wednesday, the Vaal Dam’s water level depicted a slight increase, with inflow at 169.1m³/s and outflow at 16.8m³/s,” the information centre stated. Wednesday’s measurements showed an outflow of 66.9m³/s, a substantial increase from Monday and the previous Wednesday’s rate of 15.1m³/s.
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