Zimbabwe: Water Relief As Major Dams Reach Near Full Capacity

The country’s major dams are averaging 89.1 percent full as at 21 January 2026, a significant improvement from 70.9 percent recorded during the same period last year reflecting strong inflows from the current rainy season, authorities have confirmed.

The latest update from Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) shows the country’s water situation has improved significantly being attributed to increased inflows from the current rainy season which boosted water shortages across most catchment…