Despite the heavy rainfall that was experienced in Ladysmith, which saw rivers and dams overflowing, the municipality has stated that water restrictions are still in place.
Although dams in Ladysmith and surrounding areas are full, uThukela District Municipality has stated that all water restrictions are still in place.
“Even though we’ve experienced heavy rainfall recently, the order for water restrictions still applies until the MEC for Water & Sanitation has given a statement stating that water restrictions can be lifted,” said communications officer Jabulani Mkhonza.
This means that people cannot use hose pipes to wash their cars or water their gardens, or anything that requires a large amount of water usage.
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Also read: Current water levels in Spioenkop and dams surrounding Ladysmith
Dam levels stand on good percentages according to the latest readings.
Spioenkop Dam is on 101.1% full, from 77% which was the reading last week at the dam.
Woodstock Dam is on 110.4% full, from last when the dam was sitting on 85.5%.
The Driel Barrage Dam, which gets fed from the Tugela and Woodstock Dam and finally feeds into Spioenkop Dam, is on 87.2%, which dropped from last week’s level of 96.3%.
Sterkfontein Dam is on 77.5%. Many Ladysmith people visit this dam for fishing and recreation.
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