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90.2 mm – Better than a slap in the face with a wet fish!

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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!

Does Machine or Hand Washing of Dishes use less Water?

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Over the past few years South Africans have seen one of the worst droughts in decades and it is no longer only the farming and food industry feeling the effect of water shortages as multiple harsh water restrictions and water rationings have been implemented across the country. “South Africa is a country characterised by low and variable rainfall and high evaporation rates. This poses challenges to economic development and livelihoods as water is at the centre of the web linking food security, … [Read more...] about Does Machine or Hand Washing of Dishes use less Water?

Nelson Mandela Bay Water Losses Drop to All-New Low

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The continued rapid response from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in fixing water leaks is finally bearing fruits as the fight against water losses has been strengthened. The Municipality has saved approximately 15 million litres of water every day for the last 8 months as a result of decisive action against water losses. This is the same as six full Olympic Swimming Pools every day. During the last financial year, under the previous government, approximately 37% of the Metro’s water … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Water Losses Drop to All-New Low

Lessons learnt from the recent droughts

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Apart from the Western Cape, the gripping drought that hung over the country has finally weathered away, - the agricultural sector has more than recovered to a projected record harvest. Good rainfall over most of the summer grain producing areas, a lot of rested lands, improved cultivars and the use of technology resulted in record crops for both maize and soya beans. The maize crop increased from roughly 7.7 million tonnes to a projected 14.3 million tonnes. The intensive livestock … [Read more...] about Lessons learnt from the recent droughts

How to care for your garden in drought

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How to care for your garden in drought: Drought and hot, dry weather effects our gardens far more than we realise. And the effects take their toll for years, especially on trees and large shrubs. We cannot control or prevent drought, however, there are ways to minimize the effects. “Hot and dry conditions affect our gardens negatively,” explains Mimi Rupp, founder of Stone etc. “Some plants will simply wilt, while others may lose their leaves, or at worst, die. Leaves can turn brown or curl up, … [Read more...] about How to care for your garden in drought

Mthatha news: Blitzbokke out to end Wellington drought

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Blitzbokke out to end Wellington drought: The 24-year-old player from Mthatha, who also represents the Kings outfit, said he cannot wait to get a chance to perform and put into practice what he has learnt from the team’s senior players. “I am excited as it is my first time at the tournament ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. South Africa: Operation Back to Basics Continues to Sweeps Through the Eastern Cape: 143 dangerous weapons including knives, pangas and 15 firearms were recovered. Police … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Blitzbokke out to end Wellington drought

NMB Dam Levels

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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

Please Renew Your Efforts to Save Water

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Nelson Mandela Bay residents are advised that hot weather conditions are expected to persist this week that require renewed efforts to use water sparingly as areas supplied by the Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works (WTW) are currently experiencing low water pressure and shortages. The raw water input from the Scheepersvlakte Dam is not enough for the Nooitgedagt WTW to cope with the high water demand from its supply zone resulting in Motherwell, Ibhayi, Chatty, Despatch and Uitenhage … [Read more...] about Please Renew Your Efforts to Save Water

Bhisho news: The animals are dying‚ the dams have dried up – worst drought in 30 years grips Eastern Cape villages

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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

Mthatha news: Worst drought in 30 years takes toll

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Worst drought in 30 years takes toll: “We are now solely depending on the Mthatha dam. But we are coming up with solutions of saving water with a system where if there’s a pipe burst, residents will be able to take a picture and send it to us so that our plumbers can attend to it ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Bodies pile up at East Cape mortuaries: Others died as a result of drownings, suicide, poisoning and assault. The Department of Health forensic facility in Mthatha, where … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Worst drought in 30 years takes toll

Australian Drought Assistance to Southern Africa

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Australian Drought Assistance to Southern Africa: The Australian Government will provide further support to southern Africa in response to the acute food shortages caused by severe El Niño conditions in the region. The Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, The Hon Julie Bishop MP, announced on 2 September 2016 that Australia will provide AUD10 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) to deliver food and nutritional support to 11.9 million drought-affected people in countries in … [Read more...] about Australian Drought Assistance to Southern Africa

WFP’s Share the Meal App Fundraises for School Children Affected by El Niño Drought in Malawi

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WFP’s Share the Meal App Fundraises for School Children Affected by El Niño Drought in Malawi: Starting today, the World Food Programme’s ShareTheMeal app will fundraise to support emergency food relief in Malawi, following one of the strongest El Niño weather events on record. The goal is to provide school meals for an entire year to 58,000 school children in Zomba, a district in southern Malawi severely affected by drought and experiencing high levels of food insecurity.  … [Read more...] about WFP’s Share the Meal App Fundraises for School Children Affected by El Niño Drought in Malawi

Water-intensive industries seek water security in drought-stricken SA

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With eight of South Africa's nine provinces declared drought disaster areas, the agricultural sector and other water-intensive industries are incorporating clever water conservation solutions to preserve this increasingly scarce commodity. Among these solutions are the lining of dams and reservoirs to cut water losses from seepage into the soil, as well as covering water bodies to reduce losses from evaporation – requests which are increasingly being asked of water solutions company Rhino … [Read more...] about Water-intensive industries seek water security in drought-stricken SA