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Western Cape faces water crisis as dam levels drop to alarming lows
CAPE TOWN – The Western Cape is facing a mounting water crisis as dam levels continue their precipitous decline, with Cape Town Metropolitan dams now sitting at just 66.0% capacity…
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Concern as Knysna has less than two weeks of water left
The municipality warns that urgent steps need to be taken to reduce water consumption immediately. Residents are encourage to use alternative water sources.
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Western Cape water supply drops drastically in seven days
Latest data from the DWS shows that combined Cape Town System Dams (CTSD) decreased from 71,32% to 68,12% in the last seven days.
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Western Cape dam levels plummet as Festive Season brings tourist influx
The Western Cape is grappling with a deepening water crisis as dam levels continue to drop to concerning lows, just as the province experiences its busiest tourist season of the…
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JBay residents urged to continue water saving efforts as reservoirs remain low
Kouga Municipality reports Jeffreys Bay reservoir levels remain critically low at 26%. Residents urged to continue water conservation efforts.
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Western Cape avoids water restrictions despite declining dam levels
No water restrictions will be implemented in Western Cape for 2025/26 despite dropping dam levels and heatwaves, the DWS announced on Monday.
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Cape Town urges residents to save water as dam levels drop
Capetonians are urged to conserve water this summer as dam levels drop, with daily usage targeted below 975 million litres.
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Western Cape dam levels continue sharp decline as summer arrives
Western Cape dam levels are declining significantly, now at 79.1% capacity, raising concerns as summer consumption peaks.
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Concerns rise as Kouga Dam levels gradually drop
After Kouga Dam’s first overflow in 8 years (Sept 2023), new water allocations are implemented as levels drop to 59.67% amid dry conditions.
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Western Cape dam levels show alarming decline: 2025 levels drop significantly
The Western Cape’s water security faces serious challenges, with dam levels declining significantly from 2024 to 2025, requiring urgent attention.
