WC dam level increase significantly as more rain set to make landfall

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Cape of Storms that wreaked havoc last week has seen dam levels in the Western Cape increase significantly.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) recorded a 10% increase in dam levels across the province

According to this week’s hydrological report, the Cape Town Water Supply System is up by about 10% from 64,65 to 73,11. During the same period in 2024, dam levels was at 68,06%.

The DWS said the increase is an improvement compared to the past four weeks, when dam levels rose by approximately 2% per week.

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Despite the raising levels of the provincial dams, DWS still encourages water users to use water sparingly.

“Even though we have received some rain over the past few days and seen a slight increase in our dam levels, water users are encouraged to continue using water sparingly. We cannot predict future weather patterns due to the impacts of climate change, but we remain hopeful for more rain as we move further into winter,” said Ntombizanele Bila-Mupariwa, Western Cape Provincial Head of the DWS,

Bila-Mupariwa says the department will continue to closely monitor the situation and implement necessary measures to safeguard the province’s water resources. She urged all residents, businesses, and industries to minimise unnecessary water use and adopt water-saving practices to help sustain the province’s water supply until substantial rainfall occurs.

The South African Weather Service issued a yellow level 4 warning for disruptive rain for the Western Cape from Wednesday.

 

Done By: Mitchum George

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