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The Department of Water and Sanitation has confirmed that five sluice gates remain open at the Vaal Dam due to heavy inflows. The department is monitoring the situation and may open additional gates if necessary. Water releases at Bloemhof Dam will also be increased to manage rising water levels. The department warns that controlled water releases may lead to overtopping of riverbanks and affect infrastructure in lower-lying areas within the 1 in 100-year floodline.

Courtesy: www.thesouthafrican.com

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