South Africa: Vaal Dam's Third Sluice Gate Reopened

Dam levels exceed capacity, flooding possible in downstream areas

“Water levels have risen rapidly overnight in the Vaal Dam due to heavy inflows on the upper catchments as a result of the continuous above-normal rainfall on already saturated catchments,” water and sanitation department spokesperson Wisane Mavasa said.

10th sluice gate opened at the Vaal Dam

Midvaal councillor Pieter Swart has issued an urgent warning to residents about rising water levels.

South Africa: Vaal Dam's Third Sluice Gate Reopened

[SAnews.gov.za] The Vaal Dam's third sluice gate has been reopened amid high inflows due to the continued heavy rainfall in the upper catchment.

Four more sluice gates opened at Vaal Dam

Four more sluice gates opened at Vaal Dam Tebogo.Kganakga Fri, 04/25/2025 - 11:00 JOHANNESBURG - The Department of Water and Sanitation is opening four more sluice gates at the Vaal Dam. The dam is currently sitting at 118-percent capacity. The dam's water levels are due to higher-than-normal rainfall. DWS says more outflows are possible, especially with the downstream Bloemhof Dam.        WATCH | Flooding prompts evacuation of downstream areas…

The third sluice gate reopened at Vaal Dam amid rising water levels - POWER 98.7

The Vaal Dam’s third sluice gate has been reopened due ...

A third lock was opened at the Vaal Dam on Wednesday due to the large increase in water after heavy rainfall in the upper catchment area.