Nelson Mandela Bay's Supply Dams Replenish After Heavy Rainfall

The Nelson Mandela Bay's water supply system has received significant replenishment due to heavy rains over the past weekend. According to the Gamtoos Irrigation Board, one of the main dams supplying the area - the Kouga Dam - is over 70% full as of Wednesday morning. The dam also feeds the Kouga municipality and its farmers for vital irrigation purposes.

This influx of rainfall comes as a welcome relief for the area, particularly the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, which is heavily reliant on the Algoa Water system. The South African Weather Service confirmed that significant falls were recorded in the region's catchment areas over the past four days.

Garth Sampson, a spokesperson from the Weather Office, provided rainfall data, with Joubertina recording 134 mm, Kareedouw- 117 mm, and Kouga Dam accumulating a notable 75.9 mm. Furthermore, unconfirmed reports suggest both Loerie and Groendal Dams may have overtopped.

Data from the SA Weather Services echoes this positive rainfall trend. Stations such as Third Avenue Dip in Gqeberha and St Albans reported figures of 109 mm and an impressive 157.8 mm respectively. Other areas, including Makhanda, Port Alfred, and Plettenberg Bay, also experienced beneficial falls over the period.

This rise in dam levels assures a more favourable water supply outlook for both domestic and agricultural needs in the Nelson Mandela Bay area.