Residents of Cape Town have perhaps not enjoyed the grueling winter itself, but they sure have welcomed the results of the winter, which at the start of August, already presents two dams that are 100% full in the Western Cape.
These two dams are considered two of the province’s main dams, the Steenbras and Berg river, and hasn’t been filled with 70% water since, three years ago.
The Western Cape Welcomes an Abundance of Rain
This brings great relief to both the residents of the Western Cape, citizens throughout South Africa, and the growth thereof, as a country without water, isn’t considered a profitable or thriving country whatsoever.
Looking at the province’s waterfalls, canals, and rivers, everything is continuing to fill up, and given that there’s still the entire month of August to welcome rains, 2019 indeed welcomes very positive results from its winter.
Just outside Worcester, the Breerivier has become so full that it looks like its nearly swallowing the reach bridge, which is quite an incredible sight to see as the bridge looks like it’s floating on water.
The Clanwilliam dam has also increased by a whopping 50%, and the Voëlvlei dam is overflowing with fresh water. With all the dams looking hopeful for the summer, Capetonians are extremely happy, and after the three-year drought, will not be taking its water resources for granted ever again.
What Does Water Tariffs Have in Store for the Province?
Given that the dams have all been filled, and relieved the province, water tariffs will be decreased significantly. Fuller dams will make this a reality and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), will be announcing the new water tariffs soon.
Although this is positive for the province, there are still four dams, including the Karoo dam, which only remain 23.89% full and still require a lot of rain to thrive during the upcoming summer months.
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