Most parts of the Eastern Cape are experiencing low dam levels, as well as decreasing groundwater availability due to lack of rain.
The Department of Water & Sanitation says the average dam in the province is below 60% - an indication that the drought has set in in earnest.
Department spokesperson, Sputnik Ratau says they encourage communities to continue using water sparingly and to adhere to water restrictions that were imposed by municipalities.
He says the Algoa and Amatola systems are struggling to increase their dam levels.
Major dams in the Algoa Water Supply System, such as Kouga Dam are sitting at 7.90%, while Churchill Dam is at 19.29%, and Impofu and Groendal are 44.12%, and respectively 51.80%.
