Online Reporter
Rutendo Nyeve, Sunday News Reporter
THE City of Bulawayo has recorded a slight improvement in dam inflows compared to the same period last year, providing a small but encouraging glimmer of hope amid persistent water supply challenges.
According to the latest Dam Watch statistics released on Tuesday by Town Clerk Mr. Christopher Dube, as of Monday, the cumulative inflows into the city’s operational dams have risen to 21.29 percent of total capacity, showing an increase from last year’s levels.
The total operational dam levels stands at 44.68 percent, a slight increase from 43.20 percent recorded on the same date in 2024.
This improvement is attributed to the recent rains that the country is receiving.
Among the key dams, Insiza Mayfair Dam is currently at 52.04 percent capacity, down from 58.92 percent last year, while Inyankuni Dam has seen a significant drop to 19.27 percent from 29.46 percent in 2024.
However, Upper Ncema Dam has shown a remarkable recovery, now at 50.03 percent compared to just 17.20 percent last year.
This improvement follows the strategic release of water from Upper Ncema into Lower Ncema, which had reached a critical low of 9.26 percent earlier this month.
The cumulative inflows as of 17 February 2025 total 88,275,173 cubic meters, with a daily increase of 5,028,431 cubic meters.
Insiza Dam recorded the highest inflow at 31,337,100 cubic meters, while Inyankuni Dam reported no inflows on the same day.
Despite the slight improvement, the City of Bulawayo continues to urge residents to use water sparingly as the overall dam levels remain below optimal.
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