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The average dam level for dams in the Western Cape has increased to 45.9% (2019: 45.4%). The Clanwilliam Dam saw an increase of close to 10% in the past week.

Anton Bredell, the minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape, says the provincial dam levels are improving week on week and looks set to increase further in the days to come as more heavy rain has been predicted for later this week.

“The latest weather warnings by the South African Weather Services indicate the next severe winter storm is on the way and expected to make landfall from Thursday evening. The storm is predicted to bring heavy rain and strong, damaging winds to large parts of the province. In addition, very cold conditions are expected in the province, including snowfall over the mountains. These conditions are expected to continue to Saturday.”

Bredell says all emergency services will be on standby in the event of any emergency. 

Major Dam statistics

Voëlvlei dam – 59.1% full this week (2019: 65.1%. Last week: 57.6%)

Bergriver Dam 81.9% full this week (2019: 89.2%. Last week: 81.2%).

Theewaterskloof dam – 59.2% full this week (2019: 50%. Last week: 59%) 

Clanwilliam Dam 29.4%. (2019: 34.2%. Last week: 19.9%) 

Issued by Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape