# Vaal Dam Holds Near Full This Week | Johannesburg News

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Published: 2026-09-18T18:40:54+00:00
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The Vaal Dam held strong at nearly full capacity this week, peaking at 99.75% — a solid rebound from last year’s over 100% mark. Inflows rode a rollercoaster, hitting a dramatic spike to 169.9 cubic metres per second on Friday, while releases stayed steady at 16.8 cubic metres per second with no sluice gates open. The barrage’s water level dipped slightly, but discharge fluctuated wildly daily. Water temperature at the barrage climbed steadily from mid-sixteens to 16.9°C — a small but consistent rise. Overall, the system showed impressive stability, proving resilient despite the week’s variable flows. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/heres-how-the-vaal-dams-is-holding-up/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0827c90ded2a7ee4 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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