Call to use water sparingly as winter season sets in
South Africa’s water levels have slightly declined as the winter season sets in.
THE Department of Water and Sanitation has called on the public to utilise water with caution as the winter season sets in with a minimal amount of rainfall.
According to the department, South Africa’s water levels have slightly declined as the winter season sets in.
This week’s water levels demonstrated a minimal decline of water levels compared to the same period last week.
“This week, the overall storage capacity of the country’s water level sits at 95.4%, a slight decline from last week’s 96.2%, and a notable enhancement from last year’s 84.8%,” the Department of Water and Sanitation said.
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In KZN, following the recent floods which left more than 430 people dead, the water situation is still dire for many outlying areas.
“In the flood-hit KwaZulu-Natal, Albert Falls Dam, an integral part of the Umgeni Water Supply System, which supplies water to eThekwini Metro and surrounding areas declined from 102.9% to 101.7%. The Midmar Dam moved up from 102.8% last week to 100.7% this week.
“The department continues to work tirelessly with authorities in KwaZulu-Natal to rebuild infrastructure and restore water supply in the province following the recent devastation caused by floods,” the department said.
