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The Vaal Dam in Gauteng has reached 101.5% out of its 126% capacity.
This is the first time in three years that the dam has reached over 100% capacity.
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The northern and central parts of the country have received heavy rainfall in the past few weeks.
The rainfall is due to Tropical Storm Eloise that entered Mozambique on 23 January.
In early 2020 the dam was a mere 57% full.
The Vaal Dam has reached over 100% capacity for the first time in three years. Image: Department of Water and SanitationSource: UGC
The dam reached 100% capacity on Monday, 8 February at around 5pm.
The news of the dam has spread on social media, creating tons of excited responses.
These include the Bloemhof Dam, Gariep Dam, Vanderkloof Dam and Tierpoort Dam.
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A tweet byGauteng Waterstated that the dam was at 20% full just three months ago.
He described the horse as a race to keep healthy.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
