The latest official dam level statistics for the Western Cape indicate that the province’s six major dams have climbed to a combined 65.1 percent of total capacity. This marks a slight increase from the previous week and comes as consistent winter rainfall continues to boost water reserves.
Steady Gains Across Major Dams
Recent weeks of persistent rain have led to noticeable improvements across all six key dams in the province. These include the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenbras Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voëlvlei, and Wemmershoek dams. Each has recorded a rise in water levels, contributing to the overall increase in provincial storage.
The City of Cape Town published the latest figures on Monday, 23 June. The cumulative dam level now stands at 65.1 percent, up from 64.5 percent recorded the previous week. However, this is still slightly lower than the same period last year, when levels reached 68.3 percent.
Forecasts Point to Further Improvement
Weather forecasts suggest that the Western Cape can expect nearly a full week of heavy rainfall as a new cold front moves in. This is likely to further improve dam storage levels across the region.
Key Dams and Capacity Figures
Theewaterskloof Dam, which holds over half of the province’s total dam capacity, currently sits at 63.4 percent. This dam alone accounts for 480 188 megalitres of the Western Cape’s total storage capacity of 898 221 megalitres. The next largest, Voëlvlei Dam, is at 61.1 percent.
Ongoing Vigilance Despite Recovery
While the recent improvements are encouraging, many Western Cape residents remain mindful of the severe ‘Day Zero’ water crisis that gripped the region from mid-2017 to mid-2018. Authorities continue to emphasise the importance of responsible water use, even as dam levels recover.
