Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - North West province has experienced a significant amount of rainfall this season, bringing much-needed relief to the region’s water resources. As a result, the province’s dam levels have shown notable improvements over the past week.
According to the Department’s latest report on the country’s water levels, the overall dam levels in the province have increased from 64.7% to 72.5%. This upward trend will bring a relief to the province, and the department is optimistic that this upward trajectory will continue.
Several dams in the province have experienced significant increases in their water levels. The Olifantsnek dam has shown a notable increase from 48.0% to 60.4%, while the Vaalkop dam has jumped from 28.9% to 65.9% this week. The Bospoort dam has risen from last week’s 92.7% to 102.2% this week, indicating a substantial improvement in water storage.
Other dams that have experienced an increase includes the Ngotwane dam, which has risen from 32.0% to 35.0%. Buffelspoort dam, has increased from 84.5% to 91.3% this week. Lindleyspoort dam, from 17.5% to 30.0% and Roodekopjes dam from 78.9% to 87.8% this week.
Marico-Bosveld dam, has risen from 20.0% to 27.4%, Molatedi dam, which has increased from 27.5% to 37.1%, Madikwe dam, and Pella dam has risen from 36.8% to 47.7%, and 36.0% to 37.8% respectively.
Additionally, the Disaneng dam has reached full capacity, increasing from 75.0% to 100.0%.
On the other hand, some dams in the province have experienced decreases in their water levels.
Hartbeespoort dam has decreased slightly from 97.6% to 95.1%.
Taung and Setumo dams have maintained their levels at 82.3% and 98.9%, respectively.
