Dam levels
Despite winter rain, Nelson Mandela Bay’s dam levels still low
The Eastern Cape metro's supply dams are only around 12% full.
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WC residents urged to use water responsibly as dam levels increase
Cape Town supply dams are more than 100% full.
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WC dam levels now sitting on an average of 74% as more rain is expected
Further rainfall predicted for this week will see levels rise even further, as two cold fronts prepare to set in over the next two days.
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Dam water levels in CT now at 90% following heavy rains
This is compared to 63% at the same time last year.
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NMB residents urged to use water sparingly as dam levels dip below 15%
The municipality said while it was working on water management projects, water consumption needed to go down as soon as possible.
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NMB authorities warn of 'dire' situation as dam levels running dangerously low
Nelson Mandela Bay authorities have begged residents to use water sparingly as the average dam levels in the metro sat at just over 14%.
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High rainfall in inland provinces will help them survive dry winter season - DWS
The persistent rainfall over the past two weeks has seen positive results, ensuring that dam levels in the county’s largest water system, the Vaal River system, were in a good way.
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Oh dam! Persistent rainfall sees improving levels in Vaal River System
The Department of Water and Sanitation on Thursday said critical dams in the Integrated Vaal River System had seen increased water levels week-on-week to a healthier position.
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SA’s dam levels likely to soar over 55% in run-up to Christmas - DWS
The department said there had been a significant improvement in at least seven provinces including Gauteng, which recorded water levels at 96% while the Eastern Cape had risen to 51%.
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WC move to lift water restrictions worth celebrating, says MEC Bredell
For the first time in years, dams have reached a 100% capacity following good rainfall during winter.
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DWS: No need for Vaal water restrictions just yet
The department said the Vaal Dam levels have been declining since April and no rainfall yet is exacerbating the situation.
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Water Minister Sisulu's plans for some of SA's severe drought areas
Last week, the minister launched the master plan, to ensure the security of water supply.
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CoCT awaiting meeting with DWS to decide on water restrictions
City of Cape Town water and waste Mayco member Xanthea Limberg said the meeting would be held at the end of November, where the department was expected to present their modeling for the region's next hydrological year.
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Tshwane water situation not dire, it's under control, says Utility Services MMC
Last week, the city appealed to residents in areas, including Laudium and Atteridgeville, to use water sparingly after Rand Water reduced supply in Gauteng as a result of rapidly declining levels in the Vaal Dam.
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Drought-hit Karoo being monitored as WC dam levels sit at 64%
Local Government MEC spokesperson James-Brent Styan said the dire drought conditions in the Karoo would be monitored.
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Gauteng dam levels expected to drop ahead of heatwave
The Water and Sanitation Department is concerned about levels which it said were plummeting weekly.
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Gauteng hopes for rain to increase dam levels
The Department of Water and Sanitation said dam levels in the Vaal River was much lower than they were the same time last year.
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Water department hopes for early summer rains
Figures released this week show a decline in levels around the country due to the winter season.
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WC dams reach highest levels in 4 years
The total average level for dams across the province was 61.2 %, the best level since 2015.
