10 February 2021 1 Min Read
IN PICTURES | Local residents celebrate as Vaal Dam fills to the brim
A resident who lives near the Vaal River takes a picture of the Vaal Dam filled to 100% capacity on February 9 2021.
Image: ALON SKUY
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Residents in the Vaal were besides themselves after it was reported the Vaal Dam had filled to 100% capacity.
The recent heavy rain falls in Gauteng have given the dam a much-needed boost. In 2020 the dam was at just 57%.
The last time the dam was at 100% capacity was in early 2017 and, according to a tweet from Johannesburg Water, the last time it was this full before then was six years ago.
A view of the Vaal Dam on February 9 2021, near Manten Marina, after it was reported the dam reached 100% capacity the day before.
Image: ALON SKUY
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The Vaal Dam's surroundings were looking luscious on February 9 2021 and anglers were out trying their luck.
Image: ALON SKUY
Image: ALON SKUY
Vaal residents were beside themselves after it was reported the Vaal Dam had filled to 100% capacity.
Image: ALON SKUY
Image: ALON SKUY
The department of water and sanitation reassured Vaal residents that while the Vaal Dam has filled to 100% capacity, it will not collapse.
Image: ALON SKUY
Image: ALON SKUY
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