dam levels
dam levels
dam levels
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Thirsting Western Cape dams jump to 52% as some catchments overflow
Recent storms have pushed Western Cape dam levels up sharply to 52,5%, though the Olifants/Doorn region remains dangerously low.
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Western Cape dams show marginal improvement after recent rains, but levels remain well below last year
The Western Cape’s dam levels have shown a slight increase following recent rainfall, but remain significantly depleted compared to the same period in 2025, following a hot, dry summer and…
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City sounds the alarm over critically low dam levels
City of Cape Town warns that dam levels are still falling despite rain, urging residents to save water as the situation deteriorates further.
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Western Cape dam levels remain worryingly low despite autumn rains
Despite recent rains, Western Cape water levels are critically low, prompting strict restrictions and urging conservation to prevent future shortages.
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Rains bring relief but Western Cape dams remain low
Good rains have fallen over large parts of Cape Town, the Boland and Overberg areas since the weekend, continuing into this week, but dam levels across the Western Cape remain…
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Western Cape dam levels continue to fall as water restrictions loom
Western Cape dam levels have dropped significantly due to drought, prompting municipalities to implement water-saving measures and warn of restrictions.
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Western Cape dam levels plummet to 48.8% as water restrictions loom
Dam levels across Western Cape decline to 48.8% from 65.6% last year as drought conditions persist. Water restrictions loom while Knysna faces Day Zero.
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Western Cape dam levels drop below critical 50% mark
Dam levels in Cape Town and the Western Cape have fallen below 50%, prompting concerns over water security amid low rainfall forecasts.
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National disaster declared as Bay dam levels near critical mark
Nelson Mandela Bay residents have been urged to drastically reduce water usage as the region faces a severe water crisis.
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Cape Town water levels drop as consumption exceeds targets
Cape Town’s dam levels are critically low at 51.8%, prompting officials to urge immediate water conservation amid rising consumption and heat.
