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LAKE Tugwi-Mukosi has risen to 99.6 percent of its full capacity following sustained rainfall in its catchment area, raising the possibility that the dam could fill up and begin spilling if current inflows continue, the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) has said.
In an update issued on Tuesday, ZINWA said the water level at the country’s largest inland dam had reached 99.6 percent, driven by significant inflows resulting from ongoing rains across the catchment.
“Tugwi-Mukosi is experiencing very high inflows due to ongoing rainfall in its catchment area,” said ZINWA in a statement.
“As of today, December 30, 2025, the lake level has risen to 99.6 percent, and the dam may fill and spill at any time if inflows continue.”
The authority advised communities downstream of the dam to remain alert, warning that a spill could occur should the rains persist at their current intensity.
Lake Tugwi-Mukosi, located in Masvingo Province, is a strategic national water body designed for irrigation, hydro-electric power generation, fisheries development and flood control.
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