KARIBA LAKE LEVELS UPDATE — 8 DEC 2025 📍 Current Lake Level: 476.34 m 📉 Usable Live Storage: 5.83% Stay connected for more updates at www.zambezira.org . 🎥 Video by: Zambezi River Authority PRCU | Zambezi River Authority
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KARIBA LAKE LEVELS UPDATE — 8 DEC 2025 📍 Current Lake Level: 476.34 m 📉 Usable Live Storage: 5.83% Stay connected for more updates at www.zambezira.org . 🎥 Video by: Zambezi River Authority PRCU | Zambezi River Authority
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Water levels in Lake Kariba reduce By Moombe Hamoobola Lake Kariba is next year anticipated to have lower water levels which will result in reduced allocation of water to Zambia and Zimbabwe. This year, the two countries were allocated 40-billion cubic metres of water and later reduced to 30-billion cubic metres which is now anticipated to reduce further to 16-billion in 2024. Energy Minister PETER KAPALA has confirmed the development attributing the reduced water levels to the El Nino climate p
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Water levels in Lake Kariba reduce By Moombe Hamoobola Lake Kariba is next year anticipated to have lower water levels which will result in reduced allocation of water to Zambia and Zimbabwe. This year, the two countries were allocated 40-billion cubic metres of water and later reduced to 30-billion cubic metres which is now anticipated to reduce further to 16-billion in 2024. Energy Minister PETER KAPALA has confirmed the development attributing the reduced water levels to the El Nino climate p
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Low water levels at Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba trigger power cuts - The Global Herald
Low water levels at Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba trigger power cuts - The Global Herald
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Water levels in lake kariba are said to be very high, the highest in three years. The lake produces hydropower for Zambia currently experiencing the worst ever loadshedding since the creation of the world. If the water levels have improved as reported, why has loadshedding worsened. #tztpost | The Zambian Times
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Water levels in lake kariba are said to be very high, the highest in three years. The lake produces hydropower for Zambia currently experiencing the worst ever loadshedding since the creation of the world. If the water levels have improved as reported, why has loadshedding worsened. #tztpost | The Zambian Times
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LAKE KARIBA WEEKLY LEVELS IN METERS The Lake level is decreasing, closing the period under review at 477.54m (14.16% usable storage) on 27th November 2023, compared to 476.10m (4.19% usable storage) recorded on the same date last year. The Kariba Lake is designed to operate between levels 475.50m and 488.50m (with 0.70m freeboard) for hydropower generation. From: 14 November 2023 To: 27 November 2023 Read More: https://www.zambezira.org/hydrology/lake-levels | Zambezi River Authority
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LAKE KARIBA WEEKLY LEVELS IN METERS The Lake level is decreasing, closing the period under review at 477.54m (14.16% usable storage) on 27th November 2023, compared to 476.10m (4.19% usable storage) recorded on the same date last year. The Kariba Lake is designed to operate between levels 475.50m and 488.50m (with 0.70m freeboard) for hydropower generation. From: 14 November 2023 To: 27 November 2023 Read More: https://www.zambezira.org/hydrology/lake-levels | Zambezi River Authority
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Lake Kariba Weekly Levels in Meters The Kariba Lake is designed to operate between levels 475.50m and 488.50m (with 0.70m freeboard) for hydropower generation. The Lake level has been INCREASING steadily, with a record of a drop in levels, closing the period under review at 482.82m (53.28% usable storage) on 7th June 2021, compared to 481.06m (39.77% usable storage) recorded on the same date last year. From: 25 May 2021 To: 7 June 2021 | Zambezi River Authority
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Lake Kariba Weekly Levels in Meters The Kariba Lake is designed to operate between levels 475.50m and 488.50m (with 0.70m freeboard) for hydropower generation. The Lake level has been INCREASING steadily, with a record of a drop in levels, closing the period under review at 482.82m (53.28% usable storage) on 7th June 2021, compared to 481.06m (39.77% usable storage) recorded on the same date last year. From: 25 May 2021 To: 7 June 2021 | Zambezi River Authority
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LAKE KARIBA WEEKLY LEVELS IN METERS The Kariba Lake is designed to operate between levels 475.50m and 488.50m (with 0.70m freeboard) for hydropower generation. The Lake level has been DROPPING steadily, closing the period under review at 481.26m (41.27% usable storage) on 13th September 2021, compared to 480.20m (33.30% usable storage) recorded on the same date last year. From: 31 August 2021 To: 13 September 2021 | Zambezi River Authority
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LAKE KARIBA WEEKLY LEVELS IN METERS The Kariba Lake is designed to operate between levels 475.50m and 488.50m (with 0.70m freeboard) for hydropower generation. The Lake level has been DROPPING steadily, closing the period under review at 481.26m (41.27% usable storage) on 13th September 2021, compared to 480.20m (33.30% usable storage) recorded on the same date last year. From: 31 August 2021 To: 13 September 2021 | Zambezi River Authority
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LAKE KARIBA WEEKLY LEVELS IN METERS - 31 July 2023 The Lake level is decreasing steadily, closing the period under review at 479.66m (29.34% usable storage) on 31 July 2023, compared to 479.70m (29.63% usable storage) recorded on the same date last year. Read more: https://www.zambezira.org/hydrology/lake-levels | Zambezi River Authority
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UPDATE ON CURRENT LEVELS AT LAKE KARIBA (6 February 2023) The Lake level has been rising due to an increase in Local rainfall activity, flows in the immediate streams and mainstream Zambezi River, closing the period under review at 476.70m (8.30% usable storage) on 6th February 2023, compared to 478.81m (23.18% usable storage) recorded on the same date last year. Visit our website for more information. https://www.zambezira.org/ CAN YOU PREDICT WHAT THE LAKE LEVEL WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY? #kariba #
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Water levels at the Kariba North Bank have fallen to lowest levels that the country has ever recorded in history, posesing a huge threat to the country's hydro power generation. ZESCO Director Power Generation WESLEY LWIINDI says the water levels have fallen to as low as 476 meters above sea level this year compared to 478 meters last year. Mr. LWIINDI says the development poses a huge threat power generation if the water levels continue dropping. | ZNBC Today
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Kariba catchment records lowest Water levels in 100 years By Mark Ziligone The Zambezi River Authority-ZRA- says the Kariba catchment area has recorded its lowest water levels in 100 years due to drought that has characterized the 2023-2024 rainy season. ZRA Chief Executive MUNYARADZI MUNODAWAFA says the water levels as of April 12, 2024, in Lake Kariba was 477.48- meters above sea level compared 478.75- meters during the same period in 2023. Mr. MUNODAWAFA says despite low water levels recorded
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In 2022, the water level at Lake Kariba—the world’s largest reservoir and a major source of electricity in Zimbabwe and Zambia—dropped sharply. Gauges on the ground showed the water level hitting a record low on December 30, 2022. The lack of water limited electricity generation at two primary power stations, worsening rolling blackouts in both countries. The reservoir was first filled in 1958, following the damming of the Zambezi River. Since then, it has seen several ups and downs due to varia
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Kariba dam records steadily increase in water level The Kariba Lake is designed to operate between levels 475.50m and 488.50m (with 0.70m freeboard) for hydropower generation. The Lake level has steadily been increasing with records of fluctuations being observed due to low outflow from the Reservoir, closing the period under review at 477.50m (13.88% usable storage) on 17th April 2024, compared to 478.85m (23.47% usable storage) recorded on the same date last year. From: 4 April 2024 To: 17 Apr
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..bali MIDELELA mu Zambia! More LOAD SHEDDING but Kariba Dam water levels RISE above last year level, plenty Electricity being EXPORTED but Zambians in DARKNESS ! | Kasonde Mwenda C
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🛠 UPDATE FROM THE KARIBA DAM – 11th April 2025 🛠 Today, the Zambezi River Authority carried out a 'test on completion' on one of the six sluice gates – part of the ongoing Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP). This test was done on Sluice No. 2 only and involved discharging 1,500m³ of water, trapped within the sluice (not part of the lake water volume). ✅ The purpose was to look out for any leaks on the installed stop beams, which the contractor has to fix before handovers, as the project
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🛠 UPDATE FROM THE KARIBA DAM – 29th July 2025 🛠 Today, the Zambezi River Authority successfully conducted a ‘test on completion’ on Sluice No. 4, as part of the ongoing Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP). This controlled leakage test involved the discharge of 1,500m³ of water, which was trapped within the sluice itself (not part of the lake water volume). ✅ The purpose of the test was to check for any leakage around the installed stop beams. This is a critical step before handover, ensur
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Kariba had gone to its lowest levels last year and Zesco is monitoring the steady inflow of water before returning operations to normal. Water rationing as at now is important to avoid going through the same load shedding like last year. | BJ Kuba
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Kariba Water Rise to Improve Power Supply By Mark Ziligone Lake Kariba’s water levels are set to surge, promising increased electricity generation for Zambia and Zimbabwe. This is according to Zambezi River Authority –ZRA- Chief Executive, MUNYARADZI MUNODAWAFA. | ZNBC Today
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Zambians and Zimbabweans have been suffering long hours of power loss since water levels at the Kariba hydropower dam plunged to an all-time low in December. Columbus Mavhunga reports from Zambia, which plans to build a $2 billion solar power project to alleviate the situation. | VOA Studio 7
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The Zambezi River Authority says Lake Kariba has started recording marginal increases in water levels following recent rainfall, but warns that a full recovery is not yet in sight. Jimmy Kanasha reports. | News NOW Zambia
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Slight water level increase in Kariba not yet sufficient- ZESCO By Caren Mwaka ZESCO says the slight increase in water levels in Lake Kariba remains insufficient for enhanced generation of electricity. ZESCO spokesperson Matongo Maumbi says that while this is a positive development, the reservoir's usable storage is still critically low. Mr. Maumbi says the increase in power generation prematurely could exhaust the reservoir further, leaving the nation vulnerable if the rains do not continue. Mr
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Have you ever witnessed the spilling of water at the Kariba dam? #watchvideo | Zambezi River Authority
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The water level in the Kariba Dam has continued rising. Senior Power Station Manager at Kariba North Bank Power Station CHRISTOPHER SINGOGO says currently, the level is at 477.96 Billion cubic meters above sea level from 477.40 billion cubic meters in 2024. #kariba #loadshedding | ZNBC Today
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The water level in the Kariba Dam has continued rising. Senior Power Station Manager at Kariba North Bank Power Station CHRISTOPHER SINGOGO says currently, the level is at 477.96 Billion cubic meters above sea level from 477.40 billion cubic meters in 2024. #kariba #loadshedding
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