DStv Channel 403 Thursday, 07 November 2024

Power cuts impact water supply in Joburg

JOHANNESBURG - Joburg Water CEO Ntshavheni Mukwevho says while power cuts are partly to blame for water shortages in the city, high temperatures have also had an impact.

Water supply went off in areas such as Crosby, Brixton, Hurst Hill and Crown Gardens.

READ: SA’s water crisis | Gauteng hospitals run dry

Water has since been restored in some areas.

"We’re okay and we’re supplying water," he said.

READ: Power cuts impacting water infrastructure

"Our aim is that by [Thursday] we should be able to restore water in the area of Crown Gardens.”

Power cuts have led to Level 2 water restrictions being imposed on Gauteng’s three metros.

Outgoing Environment and Infrastructure Services MMC in Johannesburg Michael Sun says the city has been heavily impacted and the situation is concerning.

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