Some major dams are now spilling

Most major dams in the northern parts of the country are now spilling while the southern parts of the country might continue to face water problems as water bodies in those areas have recorded little rainfall.

According to data received from the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA), most water bodies in the northern parts of the country are almost full.

Harare's major water supplier, Lake Chivero is 101% full despite the capital experiencing water shortages.

Another dam which supplies the capital, Manyame, is 79,5% full.

Though Exchange Dam in Mazowe is 91,4% full, the bigger dam Mazowe is however only 18% full.

Mazvikadei is 93,1% full.

Zimunya Dam in Manicaland is 100% full with Wenimbi in the Save catchment 95% full.

Exchange Dam in the Gwayi catchment area is spilling at 102% and Mtshabezi is at 90,9% full.

While dams in the northern parts of the country are almost full, it is a different scenario in the southern side where some dams such as Upper Ncema is only 1,1% full with Lower Ncema only 7,2% full.

Water woes for Bulawayo are far from over as Mzingwane is only 8,6% full.

Siya Dam in the Save catchment area, which is used for irrigation is at 9,1% full while Mutirikwi Dam, which is used for water supply and irrigation is just above 12%.

Manjirenji is just over 27% full.

Due to incessant rains in the northern sides, the amount of water in the Zambezi River has been increasing and communities residing along the valley area have been warned to be on high alert as floods might occur.