Nelson Mandela Bay dam levels dropping

Nelson Mandela Bay dam levels continue to experience little change in terms of overall dam capacity, which remains low.

The overall dam capacity dropped below 20% last week and has since continued to decrease despite recent rains. Nelson Mandela Bay’s largest supply dam, the Kouga, is at 8.4% capacity
The overall dam capacity dropped below 20% last week and has since continued to decrease despite recent rains. Nelson Mandela Bay’s largest supply dam, the Kouga, is at 8.4% capacity (FREDLIN ADRIAAN)

Nelson Mandela Bay dam levels continue to experience little change in terms of overall dam capacity, which remains low.

The combined dam capacity is at 19.19%, according to the latest figures provided on the metro's municipal website as at January 25.

The capacity dropped below 20% last week and has since continued to decrease despite recent rains. .    

Individual dam levels, according to the website, are:  

DamCapacityAvailable Megalitres (Ml)Available (%)
Kouga125,910Ml10,582Ml8.4%
Churchill35,240Ml18,351Ml52.07%
Impofu105,757Ml18,316Ml17.32%
Groendal11,638Ml4,641Ml39.87%
Loerie3,026Ml2,136Ml70.59%
Combined281,571Ml54,026Ml19.19%

 

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