Recent rainfall and inter-dam pumping contribute to slight improvement, but the municipality warns severe strain continues.

Recent rainfall and inter-dam pumping contribute to slight improvement, but the municipality warns severe strain continues.

Matika says R20 million national funding and borehole revival will avert water crisis as supply sits at 19 days.

Dam levels in Cape Town are lower than last year as a result of high levels of water usage, low rainfall and hot summer temperatures.

In collaboration with PG Bison and Gift of the Givers, borehole water is on the way to the Knysna Water Treatment Plant.

As part of water-saving efforts, the municipality has closed showers and external taps at ablution facilities and in public spaces.