The Western Cape Government has advised municipalities to introduce precautionary water restrictions ahead of a hotter and drier summer season.
Western Cape dam levels remain stable despite light showers, as rain missed key catchment areas. A warm week ahead adds to water-watch pressure.
Dam levels across Western Cape show decline as province faces hotter, drier summer due to El Niño conditions.
Unseasonable September heat compounds Western Cape water woes as dam levels drop 17% below last year following driest winter on record.
Dam levels across the Western Cape have recorded further gains this week, with the provincial storage now at 73.97%.
Heavy rains that brought chaos and flooding to parts of the Western Cape have delivered much-needed relief to the province’s water reserves.
Despite recent rains, Western Cape water levels are critically low, prompting strict restrictions and urging conservation to prevent future shortages.
Water levels in Nelson Mandela Bay remain critically low, with the Business Chamber warning urgent intervention is needed.
Western Cape dam levels have dropped significantly due to drought, prompting municipalities to implement water-saving measures and warn of restrictions.
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.