The Western Cape's Dam Levels at the Start of Spring

The Western Cape’s Dam Levels at the Start of Spring

Spring has reached the shores of the Western Cape with a bang, and it’s all because all water levels of the dams in the Western Cape have increased, concluding to an amazing 58% altogether.

It is recognised as an incredible improvement, given the fact that the dams were only at 16% during the start of Winter season. Cape Town and surrounding areas must be extremely grateful for the rain, as well as the approach of Winter, which saved the province in just the nick of time, to say the least.

This time, last year, the dams were only at 34% and had left a devastating effect on what’s thought to be the worst drought in a city, in the entire world.

In fact, the international news covered the issue and actually thought that Cape Town would be the first city who’s taps would run dry. The city especially has a total of 65.9% water, which concluded the Winter season on a positive note.

We are thus happy to announce that Cape Town, will not be the first city who’s taps will run dry after all. Not this year anyway.

The Water Restrictions Continues

Even though we’ve experienced an incredible recovery, the Department of Water and Sanitation will still be monitoring homes and their usage of water. Water restrictions will thus remain throughout spring, the summer, and probably for a few years to come, depending on the city’s annual recovery and water usage.

The department has also decided to keep restrictions as strict as they were before.