SA has enough water to see it through dry winter
It is almost certain that South Africa will not run out of water during the dry winter spell, with statistics showing that there is sufficient water in reservoirs for use until the next summer rains.
SOUTH Africa has enough water to see the country through the dry winter but the sustainability of the water may be compromised if consumers are negligent.
“It is almost certain that South Africa will not run out of water during the dry winter spell, with statistics showing that there is sufficient water in reservoirs for use until the next summer rains,” the Department of Water and Sanitation said.
A weekly report by the department estimates that the current national storage is at 23 209.4 cubic metres out of a capacity of 32 321 cubic metres.
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According to the report, the current winter rainfall in the Western Cape has boosted South Africa’s water capacity to high levels, with the provincial dam levels reaching the 50% mark after torrential rains fell in most parts of the province in the last 12 days.
The rains have raised hopes of a bumper season among wine producers and citrus farmers in Stellenbosch and the Boland.
While there is not a single dam that has recorded 100% capacity in KwaZulu-Natal, the water situation is satisfactory. The average dam level in the province is currently at 63.3%, a slight drop by 2% compared to the same period last year.
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