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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George Municipality has implemented level 2C water restrictions.
No water restrictions will be implemented in Western Cape for 2025/26 despite dropping dam levels and heatwaves, the DWS announced on Monday.
Capetonians are urged to conserve water this summer as dam levels drop, with daily usage targeted below 975 million litres.
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.
The Langeberg Municipality has implemented Level 1 water restrictions across all towns in the district, effective from 1 November, as dam levels reach critically low points.
Hennenman and Phomolong residents face chronic water restrictions for over 18 months due to mismanagement, leaks, and municipal debt.