Despite recent heavy rains, which caused flooding in parts of the Western Cape, some towns in the province are still at risk of running out of water.
by Velani Ludidi, Daily MaverickWater scarcity in Western Cape towns persists despite recent heavy rains by Velani Ludidi, Daily Maverick December 15, 2022 The head of the Western Cape Department of Water and Sanitation , Ntombizanele Bila-Mupariwa, on Thursday said dam levels within the Western Cape Water Supply System, which consists of the six largest dams in the province, were at 73.64%, a notable decline compared with 98.08% during this period last year.
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