La Nina heading for SA

2024-25 season likely to be recovery period with optimistic outlook, says Agbiz.

- Marizka Coetzer

AIthough a La Nina rainy season is predicted for South Af rica, it does not mean the country is not in danger of low dam levels this summer.

This week, the World Meteorological Organisation predicted a 60% chance of La Nina developing by the end of 2024.

This could bring about favourable conditions for much-needed rain for the agriculture sector and the water supply.

Environment, climate change and water expert Dr Ferrial Adams said looking at the Integrated Vaal River System, Gauteng seems to be alright for now.

"In terms of water shortages, in general around the summer there is a call for people to use water more sparingly because demand increases," she said.

The University of Pretoria's Prof Willem Landman said La Nina meant SA could look forward to above-normal mean maximum temperatures during spring.

But below-normal maximum temperatures were forecast for parts of northern southern Africa towards summer.