Despite the Vaal Dam being at more than 100% capacity, Johannesburg and broader Gauteng residents should not expect an end to ...

The Vaal Dam has exceeded its full capacity, currently sitting at 102.14%, prompting water authorities to implement measured ...

Since then, the infestation has covered up to 40km of the river in the Vaal Barrage area, around the town of Vanderbijlpark, and threatens to spread downstream of the 1,200km long Vaal River.

The water level of the Vaal dam has reached 98.99%, with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in line with its flood ...

Mavasa highlighted that tributaries such as Suikerboschrand, Klip, and Rietspruit are also contributing to the rising water ...

There are 32 wastewater treatment works located in the Vaal River catchment area draining Gauteng. Collectively they discharge 1,500 million litres per day into the various tributaries of the Vaal.

“The Vaal Dam operates with a full supply level of 100%, but it has a flood absorption capacity of up to 126%, meaning it can handle significant excess water before structural risks arise,” the ...

Bloemhof Dam, located downstream of the Vaal River catchment, is currently sitting at 100.94%, and has an additional 16% flood absorption capacity. Due to increased river inflows from the upper ...