The PE Branch of the SA weather service says there may be a temporary respite in the offing as Nelson Mandela Bay battles with an on-going dwindling water supply.
Weather Office spokesperson Garth Sampson says the seasonal forecast is looking promising and there may also be some good rain later this week.
He says some rain and showers can be expected from Thursday through to Saturday for most parts of the Eastern Cape.
Some snowfalls are also expected over the high lying areas on Thursday evening, while a strong southerly wind is expected in places over the interior on Thursday and Friday.
Further good news is that the seasonal forecast is looking promising for the rest of the year, for the entire region, with above-average rainfall being forecast.
Latest dam figures
According to the latest figures released by the Municipality on Monday, Nelson Mandela Bay’s main supply dams are currently at a total combined capacity of 18.45%, which is marginally down from the 18.56% of four days earlier.
The largest supply dam, the Kouga is at a mere 8.09% and the second-largest supply dam, the Impofu, at 18.55%.
The Churchill Dam is at 53.08% and the Groendal Dam which serves the Uitenhage area is at 21.81%
