The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has warned the communities next to Komati River to be extra cautious, as water levels at Maguga Dam in Eswatini may increase due to dam overflowing and spilling caused by continuous rainfall. Department spokesperson Sputnik Ratau said Maguga Dam is on the Komati River, but it is in the Kingdom of Eswatini and therefore under the care of the government of Eswatini. "As part of the shared watercourse between Eswatini and South Africa, namely Komati River, it is a point of interest for the country. On the South African side, the Vygeboom Dam recorded a 102.1% and is also spilling, but not flooding. He reiterated that South Africa is a semi-arid and water scarce country, and urged communities to make good use of falling rain by harvesting rainwater.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 17, 2021 21:08 UTC