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On 10 April 2025 the Augrabies Falls National Park waterfall recorded 427 cubic metre per second as the majestic Oranje River cascaded down the 56 metre high waterfall.

The normal flow at the Falls is usually between 30 and 50 cubic metres per second,d and the recent rain over the whole country resulted in more water being released from the Vaal and Gariep Dams. This caused the increase of the Orange River water levels from normal flow to the recent 427 cubic metres per second. According to information received from the Department of Water and Sanitation, the flow will approximately increase to 3000 cubic metres per second and will peak at Augrabies Falls National Park on 18 April 2025, just in time to provide a magnificent showcase during the Easter Holidays. The flow will stay this high for the following fourteen (14) days and then gradually decrease.

With these high water levels, it is safe to predict that the Augrabies Falls National Park will definitely be roaring with sound again and a sight to behold for the next couple of weeks. So come and #LiveYourWild at our spectacular South African National Park.

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