Cape Town Buzz

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.

Western Cape dam levels dropped to 69.3% on 10 March 2025, marking a 1.6% decline from the previous week. Low rainfall and high water usage contributed to the decrease.

Western Cape dam levels dropped to 70.9% on Monday, 3 March 2025, reflecting a 2.9% decline from the previous week.