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Kariba Dam Water Level Down To Only 16% And Still Falling

Posted on December 17, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

Kariba Dam water levels have dropped to 16% despite the current rains falling throughout the country, the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has said. Last month, the water levels in the dam that produces the bulk of the country’s electricity had dropped to 21% from 40% recorded in June before falling to the current 16%. ZRA indicated that only one-metre water levels were left to sustain the country until meaningful rains pound. Although the authority did…

Kariba Dam Water Level Is Now 21% Full, With Only 1% Usable Water Left

Posted on November 14, 2015November 14, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

Water levels at Kariba Dam have dropped to alarming levels, with the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) indicating that if it does not rain anytime soon power generation will be suspended. Statistics from ZRA indicate that the water levels in the dam are just three metres shy of the point of no usage, as the dam cannot operate below 475,50m. Currently it is at 478,51m Water levels at Kariba dropped to 40% of capacity by mid-July…