‘Day Zero’ fears for Nelson Mandela Bay
Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape is heading for its driest August on record with only 2.2 millimetres of rain so far this month.
The South African Weather Service says the last time August had seen so little rain was in 1985 with 4.7 millimetres of rain measured.
Forecaster Garth Sampson says current trends are also pointing towards annual rainfall for the metro of under 500 millimetres.
According to figures released by the municipality this morning, the average level of Nelson Mandela Bay's main supply dams has now dipped below 42% to 41.96% of combined capacity.
Sampson says its a worry as the traditional rainy season is nearly over.