26 January 2021 1 Min Read
Nelson Mandela Bay dam levels dropping
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
Image: FREDLIN ADRIAAN
Image: FREDLIN ADRIAAN
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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:
Dam | Capacity | Available Megalitres (Ml) | Available (%) |
Kouga | 125,910Ml | 10,582Ml | 8.4% |
Churchill | 35,240Ml | 18,351Ml | 52.07% |
Impofu | 105,757Ml | 18,316Ml | 17.32% |
Groendal | 11,638Ml | 4,641Ml | 39.87% |
Loerie | 3,026Ml | 2,136Ml | 70.59% |
Combined | 281,571Ml | 54,026Ml | 19.19% |