Bubye River

Bubye River (Bubi)

The Bubye River from the A1, Zimbabwe
Basin
Main source east of West Nicholson, Zimbabwe
235 m (771 ft)
River mouth Limpopo River
Watershed area 8,140 km2 (3,140 sq mi)
Countries Zimbabwe
Physiognomy
Discharge
  • Average rate:
    6.51 mm/a (0.256 in/year) (unit flow)[1]
Bubye
Location of the Bubye River's mouth

The Bubye River, also known as Bubi River, is a tributary of the Limpopo River in Beitbridge District and Gwanda District, Zimbabwe.

Tigerfish occur naturally in this river.[2]

Dams

Formerly there were no major dams on the river.[3] The Bubi-Lupane Dam was built in 2010 in order to supply water to Lupane District.[4] A water treatment plant is also being built.[5]

References

  1. Görgens, A.H.M.; Boroto, R.A. (1997). Limpopo River: flow balance anomalies, surprises and implications for integrated water resources management. Proceedings of the 8th South African National Hydrology Symposium. Pretoria.
  2. Tiger Fishing: Kariba’s greatest fame
  3. Chibi, T., Kandori, C. and Makone, B.F. (2005). Mzingwane Catchment Outline Plan. Bulawayo: Zimbabwe National Water Authority.
  4. Work on Bubi-Lupane Dam resumes
  5. Water treatment plant construction resumes

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