The current storage of Pongolapoort Dam, which supplies the town of Jozini, its rural surrounding areas and irrigation needs, is at 77% of its full supply capacity.
DID YOU KNOW?
Pongolapoort Dam (Jozini Dam) in northern KwaZulu-Natal has begun its annual water-release operation, which started on 2 November and reached its planned peak discharge of 700 m³/s on 7 November. These releases replenish the downstream uPhongolo River floodplain, which stretches into Mozambique, and support farmers in the Maputo River Basin who rely on these flows for their agricultural activities. The releases are also undertaken for specific operational and dam safety reasons. This demonstrates how dam operations can serve purposes beyond water supply. Remember, water connects us all, let's manage it responsibly, together.
