With its last day of water getting closer, Cape Town residents were put on the edge of their seats to say the least. It is thus that their excitement at large was expected when they learned that all of their efforts have allowed day zero to be pushed back to 2019. Although this is true, the 50-litres per person per day still remains in effect to furthermore assist with the drought.
Cape Town’s residents can rest assure that the taps will not be closed in 2018. This is a big relief for many, as there has been a lot of anxiety regarding the cold winter months approaching the mother city. As another factor, with the safe approach of Winter, residents are hoping and praying that it will be a winter that brings many showers of rain and relieve the city for an even longer extended period.
Whilst the rest of South Africans are lavishing in an abundance of rainfall, many seem to wonder why the rains are so reluctant to grace the soils of the Western Cape. This is highly due to the fact that the Cape Town winds are so strong and tend to blow the rains to the East of South Africa.
One such example is of the biggest water resources in Gauteng, The Vaal Dam, is a major supply source for the region of Gauteng. This major water resource was filled up to 94.7% by the end of March.
Cape Town usually gets its rain in its Southern hemisphere during its winter months which usually starts around May. With a little bit of hope and a wonderful prediction of an above average rainfall for the months of June to August, the seasonal outlook is looking quite grand. As a nation stands together, here’s hoping.
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