Stay updated with Swisher Post! Read the latest news at Swisher Post The Western Cape’s total dam storage dropped to 96.2% for the week ending Monday, 2 December 2024, a 1.1% decrease from the ...

As dam levels in the Western Cape drop below 50%, what steps can residents take to prevent a repeat of the dreaded Day Zero?

Dam levels in the Western Cape have dropped to 58%, with Cape Town metro dams at 66%, marking the lowest levels in years.

Amid National Water Month 2026, the Department of Water and Sanitation raises urgent alarms over the rapidly declining water ...

The most recent hydrological report shows the Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS), comprising the six largest dams, is currently at 48.85%, a notable decline compared to 65.64% recorded during ...

The Provincial Water and Sanitation Department said lower-than-normal rainfall has contributed to a slight decline in dam ...

Western Cape Water Levels Drop, Six Months' Supply RemainsThe Western Cape has at least six month s of water remaining in its dams before they're depleted, reports EWN. The province's six largest dams ...

The city’s major dams are sitting at just 48.8% capacity as of 24 March 2026, down from 49.2% the previous week and ...