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Nelson Mandela Bay’s combined dam levels have shown a slight increase after the long weekend.

KZN water is in a healthy state heading into winter 28 May 2021 - 08:00 Midmar Dam in Howick continues to spill following good rains in its catchments and maximised pumping from the Mooi River, according to a statement by Umgeni Water. Image: Umgeni Water The status of water supply in KZN is healthy as the dry season approaches. The latest analysis of water resources in Umgeni Water, the largest system in KwaZulu-Natal, which serves four municipalities, was contained i...

NMB residents urged to use water sparingly as dam levels dip below 15% The municipality said while it was working on water management projects, water consumption needed to go down as soon as possible. Picture: Supplied 4 hours ago CAPE TOWN - The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, in the Eastern Cape, has urged residents to use water sparingly as dam levels dip below 15%. The municipality said while it was working o...

NMB authorities warn of dire situation as dam levels running dangerously low Nelson Mandela Bay authorities have begged residents to use water sparingly as the average dam levels in the metro sat at just over 14%. FILE: Authorities have warned if dams reach 5% and below, taps could run dry. Picture: Supplied City authorities have begged residents to use water sparingly. The average dam levels in the metro we...

Violent disruptions to commerce and industry, a crippling drought and intermittent protests are severely hampering efforts to revive Nelson Mandela Bay’s flagging economy.

Premium Content Subscriber only Heavy rainfall in the Somerset Dam catchment has been an Easter weekend gift from the heavens for overall water supply levels, with dam operators starting operational releases into Wivenhoe Dam on Tuesday morning. Seqwater CEO Neil Brennan said operational releases commenced from Somerset Dam about 10am and would continue for several days, after rainfall between 50-200mm fell at different locations across the Somerset Dam catchment over the Easter weekend. “Seq...

Premium Content Despite an ominous forecast, there was no Easter Monday deluge for the Ipswich region. The better rainfall was recorded nearer the coast late Monday and early Tuesday, with the Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim and Somerset Regions recording falls averaging 10-20mm. Wivenhoe Dam recorded 27mm after 9am Monday, but Moogerah again missed out, only recording 8mm over the same period. Goodna and Karalee both received about 25mm each, while Harrisville, Amberley and Gatton were all around t...

Calls to cut south-east Queensland water use as Wivenhoe Dam hits its lowest level in a decade TueTuesday 9 updated TueTuesday 9 Hopes are being pinned on autumn rain to top up water supplies in Wivenhoe Dam. ( Share Print text only Cancel South-east Queenslands largest dam has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade, prompting a call for residents to reduce their water consumption. Key points: Dams that supply south-east Queenslands drinking water are around half full If they remain ...

Rain bonanza boosts Vaal system and water supply to 4 provinces Katse Dam nears 70% capacity, Vaal Dam more than 100% 10 February 2021 - 14:55 By TimesLIVE A view of the Vaal Dam on February 9 2021, near Manten Marina, after it was reported that the dam had reached 100% capacity the day before. Image: ALON SKUY The Integrated Vaal River System looks set to hit the 100% mark as heavy downpours continue to fall throughout the country, with major dams within the Va...

The persistent rainfall over the past two weeks has seen positive results, ensuring that dam levels in the county’s largest water system, the Vaal River system, were in a good way.