Page 2 - Dam Levels News Today

The municipality says catchment areas are not getting any rain and if the situation continues, they fear that dams will run dry.

Western Cape dam levels have dipped below 50%, a significant decrease from 65% this time a year ago, raising the possibility of pre-emptive water restrictions in some parts of the province.

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said the municipality would continue to monitor water wastage around the city to stay within the target of 850 million litres per day.

High temperatures have hit some parts of the country, drying up water resources, and affecting supply.

Water disruptions have hit Kariega as a result of the ongoing drought and dwindling dam levels.This comes as the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality is urging all residents to reduce consumption immediately.

Residents can breathe easy these holidays knowing Nelson Mandela Bay’s dams will not take too much strain as holidaymakers flood the region this summer.

However, the persistent drought in the Eastern Cape and parts of the Western Cape remain a huge concern.

Mayco member for water and sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, said that they were hoping that August would bring much-needed rainfall

The project to double the river-to-dam rate of transfer from the present, was marred by delays, with construction grinding to a halt in 2019.

The recent rainfall across Nelson Mandela Bay and surrounds managed to make a slight difference in the regions dire water situation.