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Not even the rains that have fallen in the last days have been able to replenish the water supply in Maputo, Matola and Boane municipalities.
The Regional Administration of Southern Waters (ARA-Sul) says that the last rains have increased water levels in the Umbeluzi river, but the scenario nevertheless remains critical and restrictions will continue.
According to ARA-Sul, the water level has risen by 40 percent, with the river basin now holding 8 million cubic meters, enough for two months’ supply with current restrictions.
“Despite the rains, the scenario is far from over, although we have the security of at least two months,” he said.
The figures were released during a visit by the Agriculture, Economy and Environment Commission of the Assembly of the Republic to the Pequenos Libombos dam on Tuesday. The aim of the commission’s visit was to monitor the water scarcity situation, understand the supply system and propose amelioration measures. The chair of the commission believes that the current situation challenges the government to look for ways to ensure sound management of water resources.
Water supply restrictions in Maputo came into effect on January 10 as a way of guaranteeing availability over the long term. It appears that the current crisis is far from over.
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