City of Mbombela warns residents of water shortages due to blackouts

The City of Mbombela said its four regions will be experiencing ongoing water shortages.

A post on the City’s Facebook page earlier today, December 9, said the water shortages are due to the Eskom load-shedding hovering between stages 5 and 6.

The City said in its post that water tankers will be dispatched where possible, however, the problem is at the water sources, as the pumping capacity is compromised by the rolling blackouts.

“The community is urged to use water sparingly when it becomes available while this situation is upon us. The situation will improve as soon as the load-shedding stages are reduced,” said the City.

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