The South African Weather Service has warned that a cold snap will affect most parts of the country from Wednesday. Particularly cold daytime temperatures are expected to dominate the south-western parts on Wednesday, spreading to include the central and eastern parts on Thursday. Some places in the high-lying central and eastern interior are likely to experience daytime temperatures of the order of only five to 10 degrees Celsius for up to three consecutive days. Significant snowfall … [Read more...] about If the Cold Snap and 148.9 mm Rain fills our dams then Bring It On!
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90.2 mm – Better than a slap in the face with a wet fish!
Our Weather forecasters are predicting 90.2 mm of rain in total over the dams serving Nelson Mandela Bay between Wednesday 16 August from 05h00 and Thursday 17 August at 14h00 with more to come. Churchill Dam - 16.3 mmm Groendal Dam - 28 mm Impofu Dam - 18.1 mm Kouga Dam - 7.5 mm Loerie Dam - 20.3 mm Total rain predicted up to 14h00 on Thursday: 90.2 mm Listen for the Rain Bird, people! Related Info: Latest Rainfall Forecasts | Churchill Dam, Groendal Dam, Impofu Dam, … [Read more...] about 90.2 mm – Better than a slap in the face with a wet fish!
Water levels in Western Areas Reach Critical Levels
The Municipality is currently experiencing extremely low levels in the bulk water storage reservoirs on the western side of the Metro. The low levels are due to the fires that occurred between Van Stadens and Loerie, which have damaged the electrical supply to the Loerie Water Treatment Works and various pump stations in the area. This has resulted in a complete loss of water supply from the Loerie system as well as an inability to transfer water from other systems due to large pump stations … [Read more...] about Water levels in Western Areas Reach Critical Levels
Damn Diminishing Dams
As winter gradually sneaks in, the Department of Water and Sanitation has appealed to consumers to use water sparingly and save it. The department reported that water is steadily dissipating from dams, causing the resource availability to diminish slowly. “The core message is that all Water Service Authorities (WSAs) should implement Water Conservation and Water Demand Management strategies, while informing communities about the intended water restriction process,” the department said in a … [Read more...] about Damn Diminishing Dams
NMB Dam Levels
The Dam Levels of the Major Dams supplying Nelson Mandela Bay - Gqeberha, Kariega, Despatch and Colchester. [SHARE] [Monitor Your Water Consumption Online HERE]: On 12 December 2024 the Punitive Water Tariffs for NMB were lifted. Current Dam Level Average as at 14 May - 70.31% Water Available for Use and Extraction as at 14 May - 61.32% It has been days since the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality updated the dam levels. Latest Total Current Dam Levels Latest … [Read more...] about NMB Dam Levels
Bhisho news: The animals are dying‚ the dams have dried up – worst drought in 30 years grips Eastern Cape villages
The animals are dying‚ the dams have dried up - worst drought in 30 years grips Eastern Cape villages: The crisis is unfolding less than 50km from the province’s capital‚ Bhisho. Residents say more than 50 cattle have died in 10 villages in the last three months from starvation and dehydration. Tamarha administrative area appears lifeless‚ with dry ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: The animals are dying‚ the dams have dried up – worst drought in 30 years grips Eastern Cape villages
