WATCH: Use water sparingly urges uMhlanga councillor
The eThekwini Municipality said as a result of the damage to the Durban Heights Water Treatment Works, it is unable to transfer enough water to eThekwini reservoirs.
THE heavy rains and flooding across eThekwini has wreaked havoc in several areas of North Durban.
When Northglen News visited the area on Wednesday, April 13, several landslides had forced the closure of roads.
The extreme weather conditions have now also seen the formation of a sinkhole near the William Campbell/Armstrong Avenue traffic circle.
Ward 35 councillor, Nicole Bollman said several areas in her ward were still without electricity, however, water remained a concern.
“One of the bulk lines that supply water from Umgeni Water to our main reservoir at Durban Heights was compromised during the floods which has meant there is no water supply in various areas. I understand the reservoir at Durban Heights has already run dry and our local reservoirs, which run from the northern aqueduct are either dry or in the process of running dry.
“This means there will be affected water supply to our homes, low pressure included. I urge residents to use water sparingly and not to panic buy as has been seen in some supermarkets across Durban North and uMhlanga,” she explained.
eThekwini Municipality’s Spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela confirmed the City were unable to meet the full water demand of its consumers due to the damage of the Durban Heights Water Treatment Works.
He added that most areas in the city will experience a shortage of water supply, with several areas already affected. Water tankers will be dispatched to affected areas.
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