Saturday, January 08, 2011

Vaal Dam recent situation similar to the 1996 floods

By Lelethu Mquqo
8 January 2011

Flood waters continue to rise at the Vaal Dam, forcing residents to evacuate their homes along the Vaal River.

The overflowing dam is now 110-percent full a situation similar to the 1996 floods in the area.

Disaster Risk Management official, Theo van Niekerk, says the overflowing dam poses a serious risk.

He advised people in the area to take exyra precautions

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