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    Zim dam levels soar past 70 percent, enhancing water security

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    Harare,  (New Ziana) – In a promising development for the
    country, the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) has reported that
    the national average dam level has surged to 70.9 percent as of January
    22, 2025.

    This marks a notable increase from 69.3 percent just two days prior,
    reflecting the positive impact of recent rainfall received across
    various regions of the country.

    In a statement on Thursday, Tsungirirai Shoriwa, the ZINWA stakeholder
    relations officer, highlighted the significance of then rise.

    “The current rains continue to drive dam levels up, significantly
    boosting the country’s water security status,” he said.

    The development is vital as the country navigates the challenges posed
    by climate variability and water scarcity.

    Several key dams have reached full capacity, including Exchange, Zhovhe,
    Ngwenya, Manyuchi, Pollards, Tokwane, Masholomoshe, Matezva, Lower
    Mguza, Tshongokwe, Chiwake, and Shangani.

    Additionally, substantial gains were recorded in other critical water
    bodies, such as Mtshabezi, Sebakwe, Insukamini, Karoi, Mazowe,
    Bubi-Lupane, Mgululu, Biri, Arcadia, Mangwe, Ingwizi, Bangala, and
    Ngezi.

    The current rainy season is expected to further enhance water levels,
    providing a much-needed boost to the agricultural sector and overall
    water availability.

    With the agricultural calendar in full swing, the increase in dam levels
    is particularly timely for summer crop irrigation.

    However, ZINWA has urged stakeholders drawing water from these dams for
    non-primary purposes to adhere strictly to established water abstraction
    agreements.

    “For the efficient planning and sustainable utilization of the available
    water resources, it is imperative that all users comply with the law,”
    Shoriwa said.

    New Ziana

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