Cape Town Buzz

Western Cape dam levels rose to 64.6% for the week of 17 June 2025, driven by moderate rainfall and steady water usage. Most major dams showed slight increases, while minor dam levels varied across sites.

Western Cape dam levels rose to 63.2% in the week of 9 June 2025, helped by widespread rainfall. Most major and minor dams recorded increases, with several gaining over 5 percentage points.

Western Cape dam levels dropped slightly to 59.0% in the week of 19 May 2025. Major dams saw small declines, while minor dams showed mixed results with some increases from recent rainfall.

Western Cape dam levels fell to 59.1% in the week ending Monday, 12 May 2025. Both major and minor dams experienced decreases, while rainfall remained moderate.

Western Cape dam levels dropped to 59.7% in the week ending Monday, 5 May 2025. Both major and minor dams saw declines as rainfall remained low.

Western Cape dam levels fell to 61.8% on 22 April 2025. Water storage in both major and minor dams dropped again, with little rainfall recorded.

Western Cape dam levels dropped slightly to 62.8% on 14 April 2025. Major and minor dams continued to decline, while light rainfall offered limited relief.

Western Cape dam levels dropped to 63.6% on 7 April 2025, with a decline of 1.5% over the week. No rainfall was recorded in any of the province’s key catchment areas.

Western Cape dam levels dropped to 65.1% on 31 March 2025, a decrease of 1.2% from the previous week. The continued lack of rainfall and steady water usage are driving down storage levels.

Western Cape dam levels declined to 67.6% on 17 March 2025, reflecting a 1.7% drop from the previous week. Low rainfall and steady water usage contributed to the decrease.