Tendai Charumbira
Major dams in Masvingo province are 100 percent full and some are spilling despite the fact that there have been no rains in the province for more than four weeks.
According to the dam level statistics provided by Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA), all major dams have enough water that can sustain the province up to the next rainy season.
ZINWA Corporate Communications and Marketing Officer William Mugadziwa said that the dry spell has not affected the dams’ storage as they are almost full and the water can sustain those who are into irrigation and mining.
“The little rains in the province have not really affected the dams’ storage as the change that happened is not that significant and the water is enough to sustain those who use it for irrigation and mining purposes,” said Mugadziwa.
He also urged people to use water sparingly so that water levels will not quickly decrease.
“Some dams are currently spilling, but however there is need to conserve water and people are advised to continue using water wisely and efficiently. All those using raw water from ZINWA managed dams and other primary purposes, are advised to ensure that such use is in water terms abstraction agreements as required by Water Aid,” said Mugadziwa.
Tugwi-Mukosi is at 100.1, Mutirikwi 98.43, Bangala 99.56, Munjerenji 86.28, Muzhwi 101.02, Ngezi 100.15, Manyuchi 99.78, Mushandike 92.17, Bindagombe 100.00, Tokwane 93.26 Nyajena 89.07 Siya 67.12 percent while other dams which include Musaverema, Magudu, Chivake, Mhende, Tugwane among others are all above 60 percent.
