Bulawayo Dams Show Significant Improvement in Water Levels
Written by Skyz Metro FM on February 27, 2025
26 February 2025
Nomathemba Mathe
Bulawayo’s dam levels have risen significantly following recent rains, with cumulative inflows increasing by 26.36% compared to last year.
According to a statement by the Bulawayo City Council, Insiza Mayfair Dam is at 56.29%, slightly down from 58.39% in 2024. Inyankuni Dam has dropped to 19.57% from 29.09%, while Lower Ncema stands at 26.18%, down from 27.37%. Umzingwane Dam, however, has surged to 48.72% from 4.18% last year.
Upper Ncema has also improved, reaching 54.06% from 17.09%, while Mtshabezi leads at 79.74%, up from 73.01%.
Total inflows stand at 109,298,786 m³, with Umzingwane and Insiza contributing 23,616,385 m³ and 38,700,693 m³, respectively. Overall, operational dams are now 49.69% full, up from 42.78%.
Authorities remain hopeful for further improvement, urging residents to continue conserving water.
Skyz Metro FM