Dam levels in Limpopo have dropped slightly from 60,9% 59,7% this week, . However, the three dams in Mopani District are scraping on the surface.
A weekly report by the Department of Water and Sanitation shows that there is a slight decline in the dam levels, which was largely caused by high temperatures that have led to a substantial amount of evaporation. According to the figures in the summary of Water Management Area (WMA) for the province, Limpopo declined this week, with levels reaching 64.5% compared to last record of 65.4 The Water Supply Systems shows a slight decline from last week report of 60.5% to 59.7%
Nandoni Dam in Vhembe district municipality also dropped slightly this week, recording 99.4% compared to 99.6 last week, while Vondo Dam also declined from 65.4 for last week to 64.5 this week. .Ebenezer Dam in Groot Letaba continue to drop and is below 50%, recording 12.4% compared to last week where the level reached a minimum of 12.6%, Tzaneen Dam is at 10.5% this also showing a decline from last week 11.4%
Mokolo Dam level is at 44.2.% this week, compared to last week’s 45.0%, while De Hoop Dam dropped fron 92.4% for last week to 91.0%.
Against this backdrop, the department calls on the public to continue with the practice of water conservation to sustain water availability until the next summer rains that are expected next month.. Until such time, water remains a finite resource which needs to be managed quite efficiently and sparingly.
For more information contact:
Sputnik Ratau
DWS Media Liaison Directoron
Cell: 082 874 2942 / 072 024 6794
