Water interruptions this weekend

While Namibia’s dams are at 79.9% average levels of capacity and five dams are filled to more than 80%, Windhoek can expect water interruptions over the weekend. This, while Brakwater’s taps will be completely shut off. Last year this time, the average of the country’s dam levels stood at 82.6%.According to the latest NamWater dam bulletin, issued on Monday, the average water levels of the central area dams are at 57.2%, in comparison to last season’s 81.1%. The Swakoppoort Dam’s water levels are currently at 88.4%, while the level of the Von Bach Dam stands at 52.3% and the Omatako Dam is only at 9.4% capacity.The Friedenhau Dam is 86.6% full and the Goreangab Dam is at 92.7%. Taps closedThe City of Windhoek issued a statement this week warning residents that water interruptions can be expected from today to Sunday and again from 29 July to 31 July. This is due to planned shutdowns of the Von Bach-Windhoek supply line by NamWater for 48 hours. “The City will commission the borehole scheme to augment the water shortage because of the interrupted supply from NamWater. Residents are urged to use water sparingly during these periods to avoid running out of water.” Furthermore, residents in the Brakwater area, who are supplied directly through the Okahandja-Windhoek line, must make alternative arrangements for this period, due to a complete water cut-off during this time, the City said. Other dam levelsMeanwhile, the average level of the dams in the south of Namibia stands at 88.9%, in comparison to last season’s 88.3%. The level of the Neckartal Dam is 97.9%, the Hardap Dam is now 65.5% full and the level of the Naute Dam stands at 94.8%. The Oanob Dam is at 77.8%, the Dreihuik Dam is 10.8% full and the Bondels Dam is empty. The average dam levels in the east stand at 21.6%, in comparison to last season’s 36.2%.The Otjivero Main Dam is 35.3% full, the Tilda Viljoen Dam is at 24.2% and the level of the Daan Viljoen Dam is 46%. The Olushandja Dam in the Otjozondjupa Region is currently 11.1% full, and both the Omaruru Delta Dam and the Omatjenne Dam are empty.

Water interruptions this weekend

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Namibian Sun 2025-09-16

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Namibian Sun 2025-09-16

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