Western Cape drought
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Western Cape dam levels dip as Cape Town issues ‘Early Drought Caution’
The ghosts of “Day Zero” are stirring once again as the City of Cape Town officially moved to an “Early Drought Caution” status this week.
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Western Cape dam levels continue to decline amid dry conditions
Dam levels across the Western Cape have recorded a further decline as the province experiences sustained dry conditions.
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Water restrictions imposed in Pearly Beach amid Western Cape shortages
Overstrand Municipality has introduced water restrictions for Pearly Beach and Eluxolweni, adding to a growing list of Western Cape towns.
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Cape Town dam levels drop below crucial 60% as water inspectors increase enforcement
Cape Town’s dam levels have fallen to a concerning 59% of capacity, while Western Cape dam levels now stand at 51%, prompting the City to intensify water by-law enforcement across…
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Western Cape faces twin crisis as Minister seeks disaster declaration for drought and wildfires
The Western Cape government is moving to secure a provincial disaster declaration as the province battles a devastating combination of severe drought and widespread wildfires that have pushed resources to…
