The average dam level for dams in the Western Cape this week stands at 81.29% (2020: 80.98%). The latest levels for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, are 98.9% (2020: 100.3%).

Anton Bredell, the minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape, says the province remains concerned about the situation in the Gouritz River catchment area, an area that includes parts of the garden route and central Karoo.

“Gamka dam in Beaufort West is currently at 24.8%. The agriculture sector in the region in particular remains under pressure given the dire lack of rainfall over the past few seasons.”

The South African Weather Services latest forecast for this week indicates that two cold fronts can be expected this week, one on Thursday and the second on Saturday. 

“The SAWS says that these colds fronts may lead to some rain over the western and southern parts of the province between Thursday and Saturday.”

Bredell continues to remind the public to use water responsibly and to report any leaks or blocked drains to their closest municipal office as soon as possible.

The figures for major dams across the province:

Major Dam statistics

Voëlvlei dam –98.7% full this week (2020: 98.1%. Last week: 99.4%)

Bergriver Dam 99.5% full this week (2020: 100.1%. Last week: 99.74%).

Theewaterskloof dam – 99.5% full this week (2020: 101.6%. Last week: 99.89%) 

Clanwilliam Dam 99.91%. (2020: 98.4%. Last week: 99.7%) 

 

Issued by Spokesperson for the Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, James-Brent Styan