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DWS: We're not out of the woods just yet
The Department of Water and Sanitation says that while the recent rains have brought relief, above normal rainfall is needed for the situation to improve.
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Water Affairs will be comfortable with 60% increase at Vaal Dam
The department says this would ensure good water security for the country considering the recent drought conditions.
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Dept welcomes rise in Vaal dam level
The Department of Water and Sanitation has welcomed this, saying the decline in the dam level last year sparked serious concern.
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Vaal River Dam levels increase by at least 1.15%
Water restrictions were introduced in Johannesburg last year with concerns about low levels at the Vaal Dam.
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Vaal Dam water levels up, drought not over
The Department of Water and Sanitation says that although levels are satisfactory at the moment, it does not mean the drought is over.
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South Africans urged to continue use water sparingly during holiday season
Water and Sanitation Department’s Sputnik Ratau says dam levels are way below what they were a year ago.
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Gauteng residents urged to use water sparingly as hot weather persists
The City of Johannesburg has been under level two water restrictions despite the Vaal Dam rising from 27% to 37%.
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Gauteng residents urged to continue using water sparingly
Although more rainfall is expected until February, it will take some time before dam levels reach normal capacity.
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Relief for Gauteng dwellers as water levels at Vaal Dam increase slightly
The Department of Water and Sanitation says they are far from their targeted 50%.
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Department hopes for more rain to boost Vaal Dam
Only a slight 0.4 percent increase has been recorded at the dam, amid heavy rains which resulted in flash floods
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Mokonyane hopes Vaal Dam level won't dip under 25% before January rain
Minister Mokonyane says water levels at the Vaal Dam are decreasing at a rate 0.8% week-on-week.
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Vaal Dam pipeline project halted due to disputes
The project has been met by strong resistance with residents starting an online petition against it.
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Gauteng floods: the aftermath
Torrential rains that lashed Gauteng in March have been described as the worst in 14 years.
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'Vaal River could break its banks'
Gauteng is dealing with its wettest March in 14 years.
