Staff Reporter
RECENT rainfall across the country has resulted in slight rises in the water levels of some dams, particularly in the central, eastern and northern regions.
According to the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater), the Swakoppoort, Von Bach, Omatako, Friedenau, Otjivero, and Olushandja dams have all recorded modest rises over the past week.
NamWater reported that the Swakoppoort Dam rose from 79.7% capacity last Tuesday, 8 December 2025, to 80.4% this Tuesday, 15 December 2025. During the same period, the Von Bach Dam increased from 80.1% to 83.3%, while the Omatako Dam rose from 18% to 18.8% capacity.
The corporation also revealed that the Friedenau Dam saw a slight rise between last week and this Tuesday, increasing from 52.7% to 53.8% capacity. Meanwhile, the Otjivero Main Dam increased from 33.4% to 35% capacity, while the Otjivero Silt Dam rose from 2.6% to 4.2% capacity during the same period. The Olushandja Dam also increased, from 55.9% to 58.3%, over the past week.
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