Water restrictions to continue in KZN

Water restrictions to continue in KZN

Despite an increase in dam levels due to the recent rainfall - the 15% water restrictions currently in place in KwaZulu-Natal won't be lifted just yet. 

Midmar Dam
Anelisa Kubheka


That's the word from Umgeni Water - which says in order for restrictions to be removed, Midmar Dam will have to overflow.  


This is because Albert Falls relies on the water it receives from Midmar.   


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Gauteng said goodbye to water restrictions this week after the Vaal Dam reached its full capacity. 


Umgeni's Shami Harichunder says Midmar is about 28% away from overflowing.


"We are hoping that recent rains that were received will ultimately see an improvement in Midmar Dam. It takes a few weeks for the water to make its way into dams, so that's where we are presently," he said.

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