Critically low levels at main reservoir threaten water supply of Namibian capital

STORY: Critically low levels at main reservoir threaten water supply of Namibian capital SHOOTING TIME: May 8, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Von Bach Dam 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ESLEY KANDOROZU, NamWater Hydrology Division acting manager 3. various of the Von Bach Pump station STORYLINE: Authorities warn that water levels are critically low at the reservoir at Von Bach Dam, the third-largest in Namibia and a vital water source for the capital city of Windhoek. The reservoir is now at only 11.3 percent capacity, jeopardizing water supply to the capital city and Okahandja, a town about 70 km north of Windhoek. A group of reporters were taken to Von Bach Treatment Plant, near Okahandja, to see the dire water supply situation. The reservoir at Von Bach Dam typically supplies about half of Windhoek's water needs, but its dwindling reserves are causing concern among officials. NamWater Hydrology Division acting manag

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

The new wind turbines (Eoliennes) plant in Esley near Vittel, east of France in February 2021. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

The new wind turbines (Eoliennes) plant in Esley near Vittel, east of France in February 2021. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

The new wind turbines (Eoliennes) plant in Esley near Vittel, east of France in February 2021. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

The new wind turbines (Eoliennes) plant in Esley near Vittel, east of France in February 2021. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

The new wind turbines (Eoliennes) plant in Esley near Vittel, east of France in February 2021. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

The new wind turbines (Eoliennes) plant in Esley near Vittel, east of France in February 2021. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

The new wind turbines (Eoliennes) plant in Esley near Vittel, east of France in February 2021. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

The new wind turbines (Eoliennes) plant in Esley near Vittel, east of France in February 2021. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

The new wind turbines (Eoliennes) plant in Esley near Vittel, east of France in February 2021. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

The new wind turbines (Eoliennes) plant in Esley near Vittel, east of France in February 2021. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

The new wind turbines (Eoliennes) plant in Esley near Vittel, east of France in February 2021. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

The new wind turbines (Eoliennes) plant in Esley near Vittel, east of France in February 2021. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

The new wind turbines (Eoliennes) plant in Esley near Vittel, east of France in February 2021. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

The new wind turbines (Eoliennes) plant in Esley near Vittel, east of France in February 2021. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

The new wind turbines (Eoliennes) plant in Esley near Vittel, east of France in February 2021. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

Wind turbines (Eoliennes) park in Esley, east of France

The new wind turbines (Eoliennes) plant in Esley near Vittel, east of France in February 2021. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM