Vaal Dam dips below 40% as Western Cape dam levels rise eNCA
Low rainfall, high temperatures and increased water usage due to COVID-19 are contributing factors.Vaal Dam levels remain low despite heavy rain
"We’re hoping that snow in Western and Eastern Cape will also go into Lesotho because that will have an impact on Lesotho Highlands water project," said Sputnik Ratau of the Department of Water and Sanitation. Ratau hopes this summer the Vaal region will see large amounts of rainfall and lower temperatures, just like the Western Cape has.
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