The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has recorded improved rainfall performance and increased reservoir storage levels at the Kariba Dam standing at 477.74 metres above sea level compared to last year’s 476.93 metres as of yesterday, March 10.
The Authority further indicates that water levels at Chavuma gauging station are similarly gradually rising at 3,058 cubic metres per second and likely to improve by mid-March this year.
ZRA Public Relations and Communications Manager, Selusiwe Moyo, has also noted that the water flows at Victoria Falls’, Nana’s farm gauging station, were at 1,645 cubic metres compared to the 871 cubic metres recorded last year.
In a statement issued to the media in Lusaka today, Ms Moyo highlighted that hydrological data recorded at its gauging stations such as Chavuma and Victoria Falls among others across the Kariba Catchment, shows that the ongoing 2025-2026 rainfall season has seen improved rainfall performance across much of the catchment which has led to increased river flows.
She pointed out that the development underscores the impact of recent rainfall events across the basin, leading to a stronger response from the river system.
Ms Moyo notes that the Zambezi River Authority will continue to monitor the hydrological situation in the Kariba Catchment and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
She has since advised all stakeholders to take necessary precautions to ensure the safe management of water resources in the catchment.
That is indeed good news although its been going on since the 1950’s
Safe management is still something those in GRZ dont understand
Who owns the acronym ZRA? Zambia Revenue Authority or River something?