HARARE – Water levels in major dams in the country have risen to a national average of 59.1 percent, the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) has said.
This has seen a 1.59 percent improvement since December 30, 2024, thanks to the wet spell currently being experienced in different parts of the country.
In a statement on Monday, ZINWA corporate communications and marketing manager Marjorie Munyonga said the number of dams recording increases in water levels has also grown with gains being observed in Bubi Lupane, Insukamini, Pollards, Upper Umguza, Manyame, Masembura, Silalabuhwa, Manyuchi, Mzingwane, Mtshabezi, Zhovhe, Upper Insiza, Mzingwane, Gwenoro, Muzhwi, Wenimbi, Claw, Mamina, Mutirikwi, Inzisa and Bangala.
Dams which supply water to Bulawayo however still remain low with Upper Ncema recording 12. 4 percent while Lower Ncema is only seven percent full.
Supply dams for Harare are doing much better, at above 70 percent full except for Harava which has 16.3 percent water.
“The national dam level average, however, remains below the 78 percent recorded during the same week last year and water users are advised to continue using the resource sparingly and efficiently.
“All those drawing water from the dams for purposes other than primary purposes, including for summer crop irrigation, should ensure that their water use is in terms of water abstraction agreements in accordance with the law,” Munyonga said.
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