Staff Reporter
LAST week’s extensive rainfall has significantly influenced the rivers and dams across various regions of the country.
According to Lot Ndamanomhata, the Head of Public Relations and Corporate Communications at the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater), there were considerable inflows at several dams, including the Swakoppoort, Von Bach, Omatako, Friedenau, Otjivero Silt, Hardap, Neckartal, Naute, and Oanob dams, which has contributed to a positive trend in the country’s water storage levels.
NamWater’s Dam Bulletin indicated that the Swakoppoort Dam received an inflow of 1.955 million cubic metres (Mm³) since last week Monday, increasing its storage level to 27.4% of full capacity as of Monday, 10 February 2025. The Von Bach Dam recorded an additional 0.840 Mm³, raising its level to 26.3% on the same date, while the Omatako Dam saw an increase of 0.392 Mm³, bringing its level to 5.3%.
The Bulletin also reported that the Friedenau Dam saw an inflow of 0.043 Mm³ since last week Monday, taking its level to 46.8% on 10 February 2025, while the Otjivero Silt Dam received 0.079 Mm³, boosting its level to 2.7%.
The southern dams also witnessed a rise in water levels. NamWater revealed that the Hardap Dam experienced a substantial inflow of 21.615 Mm³, increasing its level to 22.1% on 10 February 2025. The Neckartal Dam saw an inflow of 0.727 Mm³, bringing it to 79.8%, while the Naute Dam received 4.093 Mm³, raising its level to 31.9%. The Oanob Dam recorded an inflow of 0.177 Mm³, increasing its level to 33.4%.
“These inflows are encouraging, particularly for the Central Area of Namibia, where water supply security remains a priority. Transfers from Swakoppoort Dam to Von Bach Dam, which commenced on 9 February 2025, are expected to further support supply needs in Windhoek and surrounding areas. NamWater urges the public to maintain responsible water consumption despite the positive developments,” Ndamanomhata said.
