The iconic Vaal Dam declined to record lows this week and is in stark contrast to its last year's levels amidst the few chances of rainfalls and sweltering weather conditions.
Even as the Vaal Dam persists to drop weekly, it is not at a point wherein the populous Gauteng faces prospects of a day zero. The Vaal Dam is part of 14 dams of the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS), which continues to sustain it. Should a need arise for the dam to be replenished, other dams in the system such as the Sterkfontein and the Grootdraai will come in handy for that purpose.
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