# The Vaal Dam has reached full capacity for the first time since 2023 following consistent rainfall. Water levels surged from 97.73-percent on Wednesday to 100-percent by this morning. Despite the milestone, authorities stress the need for ongoing water conservation due to unpredictable weather patterns. The dam, designed to release excess water through sluice gates, poses no overflow risk. Officials plan to increase outflow to manage levels and prevent flooding.
Vaal Dam hits full capacity for the first time since 2023