Water Levels Rise in Central Dams. Recent rainfall has led to significant increases in the water levels of central Namibia’s Swakoppoort, Von Bach, and Omatako dams.
Namibia Water Corporation’s (NamWater) Public Relations Officer, Lot Ndamanomhata, reported that the Omatako Dam saw the most significant rise over the past week, with its water volume more than doubling. On January 20, 2025, the dam’s capacity was at just 2.2%, but by January 27, 2025, it had risen to 5.3%.
Similarly, Ndamanomhata noted that the Swakoppoort Dam’s water level increased from 23.5% on January 20 to 24.5% on January 27, 2025, while the Von Bach Dam rose from 23.7% to 24.8% during the same period. “These increases are encouraging as they help ensure the water security of central Namibia, an area that depends on these dams for its water supply,” Ndamanomhata commented.
In the southern region, the Oanob Dam also saw a rise in water levels, increasing from 31.1% on January 20 to 32% on January 27, 2025. The Neckartal Dam’s water level rose slightly as well, from 78.3% to 79.7% over the same timeframe.
However, the Hardap and Naute dams experienced a decline in water levels. According to NamWater’s Dam Bulletin, the Hardap Dam fell from 16.3% on January 20 to 15.3% on January 27, while the Naute Dam dropped from 28.3% to 27.6% during the same period.
“NamWater continues to monitor the water levels carefully and urges the public to be mindful of water conservation,” Ndamanomhata added.