Residents urged to save water as heatwave continues in Ekurhuleni
Residents are urged to use water wisely during the heatwave.
The South African Weather Service has recorded high temperatures in Ekurhuleni this week, and forecast the continuation of temperatures reaching highs of 35°C for the remainder of the week in some areas of the metro.
The weather conditions have reached heatwave proportions.
Ekurhuleni residents are reminded to use water sparingly as they try to stay cool during the heatwave.
The metro’s water reservoirs might be running at a reduced level due to a high water demand and evaporation in some of the dams that are exposed to the sun.
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Some parts of the metro might also experience low water pressure during the heatwave conditions and residents are requested to use water sparingly.
Member of the Mayoral Committee for Water, Sanitation and Energy, Clr Tiisetso Nketle urged residents to use water sparingly to stay hydrated and to avoid direct sunlight and congested places where air ventilation is minimal so as to avoid heatstroke.
“To ensure water is used wisely during these heatwave conditions, residents should refrain from watering the garden, avoid filling swimming pools during the day, and not use a hosepipe when washing cars,” said Nketle.
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