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Dams in Mzingwane catchment spilling: Zinwa
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The Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) has warned stakeholders and communities in and around Gwanda that major dams in the Mzingwane Catchment have filled up and are now spilling following days of incessant rainfall.
“Mtshabezi Dam has filled up and is spilling, while the Tuli and Shashe rivers are also experiencing high flows and overtopping their banks, raising the risk of flooding for downstream communities. Inzisa Dam is almost full and is expected to start spilling in the next few hours if the current inflows continue,” ZINWA said in a statement.
Downstream communities have been urged to exercise extreme caution.
“Communities are advised to be vigilant, not to attempt crossing flooded rivers, and to remain on high alert for possible flooding. All water abstraction equipment along river channels should be removed or adequately secured,” ZINWA said.
The authority added that it is closely monitoring the situation and will continue updating communities and stakeholders as developments unfold.
“Mtshabezi Dam has filled up and is spilling, while the Tuli and Shashe rivers are also experiencing high flows and overtopping their banks, raising the risk of flooding for downstream communities. Inzisa Dam is almost full and is expected to start spilling in the next few hours if the current inflows continue,” ZINWA said in a statement.
Downstream communities have been urged to exercise extreme caution.
“Communities are advised to be vigilant, not to attempt crossing flooded rivers, and to remain on high alert for possible flooding. All water abstraction equipment along river channels should be removed or adequately secured,” ZINWA said.
The authority added that it is closely monitoring the situation and will continue updating communities and stakeholders as developments unfold.
Source - Byo24news
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