Western cape drought
WC dams at best levels in four years
However, the Water Department said that there were still high-risk municipalities like Beaufort West, Prince Albert, Laingsburg, Kannaland and Mossel Bay.
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90,000 litres of water delivered to drought-stricken Karoo
Ninety thousand litres of water has been sent to replenish water reservoirs in Ladismith and Zoar, areas severely affected by the ongoing drought.
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Trucks bring in 90,000 litres of water to drought-stricken Karoo
The water was sent to replenish water reservoirs in Ladismith and Zoar, areas severely affected by the ongoing drought over the past few days.
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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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Mossel Bay is open to tourists despite water shortages, says municipality
While dams supplying water to the City of Cape Town have seen a boost over the past week, the water situation across the greater Mossel Bay region remained concerning.
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Mossel Bay authorities fear festive season influx could worsen water crisis
Parts of the Western Cape last week received heavy rainfall, with flooding even reported in some areas but there's been little to no relief in drought-stricken areas like Mossel Bay, the Karoo and upper West Coast.
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R50m emergency drought relief to be used for fodder support
The funding was authorised after the Western Cape Provincial Cabinet on Wednesday approved the release to assist farms experiencing severe drought.
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R50m released for emergency drought relief in WC
The Western Cape provincial Cabinet on Wednesday approved the release of the emergency funding to assist farms experiencing severe drought in the Western Cape.
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WC average dam level at 66% after rainfall
This comes after rain hit in the drought-stricken Karoo region over the weekend.
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CoCT, farmers taking water saving lessons from drought
The City of Cape Town's Xanthea said that the long-term effects of the water crisis were acutely felt on farms, but she said that the upside of the drought was the lessons it had taught them.
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Despite winter rain, WC farmers say long road to recovery
Farm workers at two farms near Theewaterskloof are pruning the apple orchards. A year ago, Gelukstroom Farm was hit hard by the drought.
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Theewaterskloof farmers: It will take 3 years to undo drought damage
As dam levels continue to rise, EWN visited Western Cape farms to find out how the drought affected production. Gelukstroom farm supervisor Rita Valentine says extensive planning and adapting production methods was the only way they survived.
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Fresh concerns for WC farmers as coffers run dry
While the drought has broken and grazing lands have resurged in many places in the provinces, there are still areas where the rains haven't come.
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WC govt in talks to secure more funding for struggling farmers
Even though the worst of the drought is over in most parts of the province, farmer still rely on aid from the national disaster fund.
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Cape Town dam levels almost double this winter
Average dam levels in the Western Cape are nearly double what they were at this time last year.
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WC govt hoping for more rain to break drought cycle
The South African Weather Service said 86 millimetres of rain fell at Kirstenbosch on Monday. At Jonkershoek the measurement was 53 millimetres.
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Beaufort West still facing water crisis despite rainfall
The Beaufort West Municipality said three reservoirs were in good positions at 56%, 72% and 46% capacity.
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City of CT plans to spend bulk of proposed R8bn budget on water, waste projects
Mayor Dan Plato said that the allocation looks to the future but he also reflected on the water crisis' role in getting citizens to work together with council.
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Netflix & chill? More like Netflix & water! CT features in new doccie
SOSNPO, a South African water NPO, joined the line-up of prestigious directors for the groundbreaking documentary.
