The reading marks the first time since late February that the dam has dipped below the 100% threshold, though it remains at near-full levels.
The Reservoir has been tracking these cascading effects across the system as managers work to balance storage levels with flood risk.
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The Vaal Dam in South Africa recovered record-high water levels of 102.40% capacity. The remarkable turnaround tripled last year's levels. Communities and ecosystems have found relief with water ...