Dry weather worsens water supply |26 June 2025
The La Gogue Dam, which is the country’s primary reservoir, is currently operating at just 61 percent capacity
La Gogue Dam operating at 61% capacity
In response to questions from Seychelles NATION, the Public Utilities Corporation has said that with the persisting dry weather condition, it has implemented proactive measures to mitigate the impact on consumers.
The Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) is closely monitoring the worsening water situation across Mahé as limited rainfall continues to strain water resources. In the central and northern regions, the La Gogue Dam, which is the country’s primary reservoir, is currently operating at just 61 percent capacity and continues to deplete. In comparison, the Rochon Dam remains relatively high at 96 percent, but concerns persist as overall conditions this year are drier than the same period last year.
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