Dams exceed capacity in interior and northern parts of South Africa Posted by Jordyn Johnson on 14 November 2022 With heavy rainfall across the interior and northern parts of the country, flooding has been reported in some regions and many dams and reservoirs are filling up. Some parts of the country have had as much as 100mm of rain overnight, reports Gauteng Weather. Residents are warned to heed flood warnings in areas with heavy rainfall, and take extra precautions when driving on wet roads. Gariep Dam. Picture: Dottie de la Porte Gariep Dam. Picture: Dottie de la Porte Northern Free State. Picture: Fonnie Froneman Northern Free State. Picture: Fonnie Froneman Many dams have exceeded their capacity, resulting in sluice gates being opened in an attempt to prevent flooding. Seven sluices have been opened for Hartebeespoort Dam. The Vaal Dam also exceeded capacity this last weekend, and eight sluices were opened. More footage of the recent rainfall and flooding country. Follow us on social media for more travel news, inspiration, and guides. You can also tag us to be featured. TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter ALSO READ: Intercape bus service faces uncertain future over safety concerns Related Posts Debate arises as orcas attack boats: Aggression or social learning? 29 May 2023 Since 2020, there has been a growing number of encounters between orcas, also known as... read more Leopard’s leisurely stroll through South African bush lodge 26 May 2023 A close encounter with a Leopard at avbush lodge was captured on camera and shared... read more Cornered crocodile defends itself against 5 lions in Greater Kruger 22 May 2023 A Nile crocodile thought that a pride of lions waterbuck kill was an easy meal... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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