KZN water restrictions to remain in place

Umgeni Water says between 30 and 50-millimetres of rain was recorded at Midmar and Albert Falls dams.

Umgeni Water spokesperson, Shami Harichunder, says the impact has been marginal.

"Albert Falls has risen by about 0.5% and Midmar Dam by about 0.2% over the past three days. What this means in fact is that the levels in the two major dams essentially remain the same - at around 33% at Albert Falls and 79% at Midmar," he said.

Harichunder says this means the 15% water restrictions remain in place.

"Umgeni Water and the municipalities - which are eThekwini, Umsunduzi and Umgungundlovu - have taken the precaution of ensuring there is sufficient water available to last at least until mid-2018. This will occur because we have restrictions of 15% [reduction in usage by consumers] in place. That was one of the reasons why the restrictions were put in place - to ensure there's sufficient water available," he said.

Meanwhile, between 160 and 167-millimetres of rainfall was recorded near Amanzimtoti and at Umtwalume on the KZN South Coast over the weekend.