Tag: Dam

Residents living downstream from dam told to evacuate amid flood gate test

Local authorities are urged communities to take immediate precautionary measures to ensure…

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Will the Vaal Dam overflow? Here’s what will happen if it reaches 100% capacity

Vaal Dam's recovery has been swift, with levels climbing from 80.22% on…

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Vaal Dam water levels surge to nearly 88% after heavy rainfall

"The Vaal Dam doesn't 'overflow' in the way some other dams, like…

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Vaal Dam shows dramatic improvement after persistent rainfall

The persistent rainfall boosted the Vaal Dam’s capacity from below 24% early…

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Vaal Dam and Grootdraai Dam levels show mixed trends

Despite the year-on-year decline in the Vaal Dam's levels, the current 61.3%…

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Vaal Dam reaches 61.58% capacity: Water system stability key

The Vaal Dam has increased by 0.58 percentage points in a week.…

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PICS: Sad state of the Vaal dam waterfront, municipality responds

The Metsimaholo municipality has promised to clean up and repair the Vaal…

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Road to recovery: here’s what level the Vaal Dam is currently at

The Vaal dam has increased by 10.78 percentage points in a week.…

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WIN: 2-nights at Kingfisher Cottages & Two Dam, Montagu Mountains, valued at R3 990

1 reader stands to win a 2-night stay for two in a…

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Heavy rainfall boost SAs dams, with Vaal dam hitting 50% mark

The Vaal dam is rapidly rising owing to the heavy rainfall experienced…

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