Cape Town is facing an urgent water-use alert, with dam levels at almost 20% lower and daily consumption exceeding over 80 ...
Cape Town’s dam levels have fallen to 64.8% of total capacity as of 19 January 2026, marking a concerning decline in the city ...
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has forecast below-normal rainfall for parts of the Western Cape through to autumn.
The city’s dam storage levels currently stand at 62.2%, which is 20% lower compared to this time last year.
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Cape Town dam levels drop as water usage spikes
Dam levels in Cape Town are lower than last year as a result of high levels of water usage, low rainfall and hot summer ...
70% of the water consumption in Cape Town is in homes, so individuals play a big role in curbing excess consumption. Key ...
Knysna is confronting a deepening water crisis as dam levels continue to fall, with residents and businesses facing the real ...
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