Rainfall
Water Department: Vaal Dam sitting at 107% due to recent rainfall
The Vaal Dam supplying mostly Gauteng is at 107% capacity.
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WC move to lift water restrictions worth celebrating, says MEC Bredell
For the first time in years, dams have reached a 100% capacity following good rainfall during winter.
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The WC's water woes improving after good rainfall in recent weeks
Peter Johnston of the University of Cape Town’s Climate Systems Analysis Group said between June and August there was a particularly good run of rainy days.
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Many CT homes affected by heavy rain after cold front makes landfall
Another cold front made landfall on Saturday bringing with it heavy rains, gale-force winds and sea swells.
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Weather service warns of more heavy rainfall to continue in GP until Monday
The province has been experiencing heavy downpours since Thursday.
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Temperatures expected to drop, rainfall predicted in Gauteng
It said locals should find some relief as predicted rainfall for the province was expected to bring an end to the sweltering days.
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WC average dam level at 66% after rainfall
This comes after rain hit in the drought-stricken Karoo region over the weekend.
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Rainy weather expected to hit different parts of SA
The service says thunderstorms are expected in Gauteng and parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
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JMPD urges drivers to be cautious in wet conditions
The South African Weather Service says wet conditions are expected to persist over the next few days.
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Rain and thunderstorms expected to hit Gauteng
The SA Weather Service's Wayne Venter says rainfall is normal for this time of year.
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Scientists predict drier WC region
Experts warn the soil moisture deficit is now so severe now that rain water will immediately be sucked up by dehydrated soil.
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Weather service warns of dry spring
The service says the current expectation is that the El Niño phase will occur during the next spring and summer seasons.
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[WATCH] #SADrought: Heavy rains brings some relief
The water and sanitation department says year-on-year figures show an increase in dam levels in six of the country's nine provinces- with water restrictions in Gauteng expected to be lifted soon.
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Less than normal rainfall predicted for first quarter of 2017
It says there will be less than a 50% probability of rainfall across the country in the coming months.
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Hot temperatures set to subside this weekend
Very hot temperatures in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State and the Northern Cape are expected to drop from tomorrow onwards.
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WC govt welcomes rainfall with caution
The Western Cape local government says the province needs a lot more rain to adequately address the current water crisis.
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Search for Alexandra toddler to resume today
Rescue operations for a toddler swept away during heavy rain in Johannesburg are now in its second week.
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Gauteng residents warned to be extra cautious this weekend amid more rainfall
Gauteng Premier David Makhura says he intends on declaring some parts of the province disaster areas.
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More showers expected in GP, MP and KZN
The SA Weather Service has predicted a 60% chance of rain following flash floods in GP yesterday.
