Michael Nethavani, a forecaster at the Bloemfontein weather office, says even though the rain-producing weather system is weakening and exiting the country on Monday, isolated thundershowers can still be expected during the afternoon. And while rainy conditions will improve, another rain-producing system is expected tomorrow - especially in the Northern Cape. Nethavani adds 60% to 80% rainfall is expected across the Free State, North West and the eastern parts of the Northern Cape. He says daytime temperatures are also expected to drop to between 15 - 22 degrees.

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The Department of Water and Sanitation says the Vaal Dam water levels have declined to ‘record lows’ in the last week of October when compared to the same week last year. The department’s spokesperson, Sputnik Ratau, says Vaal Dam levels recorded 29.1% in the last week of October, which is down from 30.2% the week prior. He says during the same week last year, it was just below the 50% mark - at 48.4%. Ratau says the department is concerned by the declining levels at the Vaal dam. The department has called on residents to use water wisely and to refrain from water pollution or illegal water connections. It further urged residents to work with municipalities and report faulty water infrastructure and leaking taps in order to uphold the health of water resources.

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