Water and Sanitation on water storage levels in Northern Cape
The Orange River System is currently at 99.9 percent, while the Vaal River System is at 100.6 percent. Vanderkloof Dam has also recorded a slight decrease, from 104.5 percent to 100.3 percent. The dam is releasing water at a rate of 287.38 cubic metres per second.
Other facilities, including Spitskop Dam and Douglas Weir, remain above full capacity, at 104.4 percent and 113.8 percent respectively. Vaalharts Weir, near Warrenton, has dropped to 76.5 percent, while Karee Dam is at 98.6 percent.
Water flow measurements show that the Orange River is flowing at 2,654 cubic metres per second at Upington.
Despite these high water levels, the department is reminding residents to use water wisely and avoid unnecessary waste to help protect the province’s water resources.
