The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) warned residents and visitors to avoid all recreational activities near dam walls, spillways, and downstream riverbanks.
In addition, the Department said all warning signs, barriers, and instructions from dam officials, must be followed.
About 14 of 19 monitored dams have already exceeded 100% capacity.
Dams above 105% full, are Nsami (128,54%), Merensky (120,59%), Nzhelele (114, 47%), Tzaneen (108,64%), Vergelegen (106,99%), Modjadji (105,60%), Thabina (105,46%), Nandoni (105,25%), Magoebaskloof (105,22%) and Mutshedzi (104,39%).
The Department said the only dam releasing water is Albasini Dam (95,60%), with five open gates to manage pressure.
Wisane Mavasa, the Department’s Spokesperson, said in an update on Thursday, water levels at these dams would be monitored closely.
Another risk mitigation measure would be water releases at overflowing dams.
“DWS emergency preparedness plans are fully operational.”
Tourism establishments are also turning visitors away, including day visitors.
The Kruger National Park suspended day visitor activities, following the flooding of the Crocodile Bridge Gate.
Letaba Rest Camp is also being evacuated as floodwaters from the River have swamped the camp.
The Limpopo Tourism Agency also announced Debengeni Waterfall is temporarily closed.
Limpopo Wildlife Resorts, in Vhembe and Mopani are also closed, including Nwanedi, although the Gumela gate is accessible, vehicles are unable to pass the low water bridge at the confluence of Luphephe and Nwanedi rivers.
Both dams are overflowing, with both staff and infrastructure still safe.
The Agency also said access to Mphaphuli is inaccessible via the main gate at Tshidzini, due to streams outside the reserve that are flooded. Mukhase river inside the reserve en route to the fountain is also high. All staff are safe and the situation is being monitored.
Another reserve inaccessible via the main gate, is Lekgalameetse. Streams between Makhutsi and main office are still high.
Access to the Nzhelele’s main office, is through a 4×4.
The search for a 22-year-old man continues Mutale Bridge in the Vhembe District, Limpopo.
His father said the young man was trying to cross the road between Tshanzhe and Mangaye, and was swept away by floodwaters, on Tuesday, this week.
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba are expected to visit badly affected areas like Manila Village.
Since 25 December 2025 there has been 09 fatalities reported, mostly drowning incidents.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 10 warning, over Ba Phalaborwa, Bushbuckridge, Greater Giyani, Greater Letaba, Greater Tzaneen, Maruleng, Mbombela, Barberton, Nkomazi and Thaba Chweu.
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