The water crisis in parts of the Eastern Cape is getting even more frightening. Key city dam levels sit at just 15%.
Heavy rainfall experienced in the Kouga Region last week did not make any difference to plummeting dam levels in the area.
The Kouga Municipality together with the Kouga Business Forum (KBF) has started a water drive to assist communities in Hankie and Patensie.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality held an urgent meeting to discuss the dire water crisis in Kwanobuhle. Dam levels continues to decline.
The latest weekly report by the Department of Water and Sanitation shows that SA dam levels have been on the rise.
People have once again been warned against the dangers of swimming in dams and rivers, as temperatures rise during the festive season and people feel the need to cool off
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has expressed concerned regarding the latest national dam level figures.
Nelson Mandela Bay is facing two disasters – COVID-19 and a water crisis – both with dire consequences.