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WATER levels in the country’s major dams continue to rise due to the rainfall activity in most parts of the country, the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) has said.
In an update, Zinwa said as at December 7, 2022, the national dam level average stood at 80,1 percent, which is higher than 59,7 percent expected during this time of the year.
The proportion of dams that have recorded positive changes has risen to 33,8 percent.
Zinwa corporate communications manager, Mrs Marjorie Munyonga said in the past week, all provinces recorded positive changes in dam levels with the exception of Mashonaland Central.
“The improving water levels in the dams point to increased water security for the country, with most dams supplying water to urban areas satisfying the 21-month rule.
“The Zimbabwe National Water Authority however continues to appeal to all people drawing raw water from Zinwa-managed dams to ensure that their water use is in terms of water abstraction agreements as required by the law, as any illegal abstractions distort water use patterns and make it extremely difficult for Zinwa to plan the allocation of the available water among users,” said Munyonga. – New Ziana
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