Gauteng will lift its water restrictions on Monday
Even though parts of SA are still in a drought,the Vaal Dam is almost 100% full
While the Western Cape has about 124 days of water left‚ Gauteng will lift its water restrictions on Monday. Johannesburg’s restrictions prohibited people from watering gardens during the day or washing vehicles using a hosepipe. The lifting of restrictions will be gazetted on Monday‚ with immediate effect. Sluice gates at the Vaal Dam were opened on Sunday after its level reached 97%. The Department of Water Affairs will monitor water levels to decide how long the the sluice gates remain open‚ said spokesman Sputnik Ratau. Sluice gates at Bloemhof Dam were opened on Friday. Residents near the Vaal Dam and the Orange River have been warned to avoid low-lying areas.
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