Western Cape dam levels reached 83.7% on 28 July 2025, showing a small increase from the previous week. Voëlvlei recorded the biggest gain among major dams, while Woodhead saw the largest drop among minor dams.
Western Cape dam levels climbed sharply in the week of 30 June 2025. Widespread rainfall led to higher storage in almost all major and minor dams across the province.
Western Cape dam levels rose to 64.6% for the week of 17 June 2025, driven by moderate rainfall and steady water usage. Most major dams showed slight increases, while minor dam levels varied across sites.
Western Cape dam levels rose to 63.2% in the week of 9 June 2025, helped by widespread rainfall. Most major and minor dams recorded increases, with several gaining over 5 percentage points.
Western Cape dam levels increased slightly to 59.3% for the week ending 26 May 2025. Rainfall supported some minor dam improvements, while major dams remained mostly steady.
Western Cape dam levels dropped slightly to 59.0% in the week of 19 May 2025. Major dams saw small declines, while minor dams showed mixed results with some increases from recent rainfall.
Western Cape dam levels fell to 59.1% in the week ending Monday, 12 May 2025. Both major and minor dams experienced decreases, while rainfall remained moderate.
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 59.7% in the week ending Monday, 5 May 2025. Both major and minor dams saw declines as rainfall remained low.
Western Cape dam levels fell to 61.8% on 22 April 2025. Water storage in both major and minor dams dropped again, with little rainfall recorded.
Western Cape dam levels dropped slightly to 62.8% on 14 April 2025. Major and minor dams continued to decline, while light rainfall offered limited relief.
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 63.6% on 7 April 2025, with a decline of 1.5% over the week. No rainfall was recorded in any of the province’s key catchment areas.
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 65.1% on 31 March 2025, a decrease of 1.2% from the previous week. The continued lack of rainfall and steady water usage are driving down storage levels.
Western Cape dam levels declined to 67.6% on 17 March 2025, reflecting a 1.7% drop from the previous week. Low rainfall and steady water usage contributed to the decrease.
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 69.3% on 10 March 2025, marking a 1.6% decline from the previous week. Low rainfall and high water usage contributed to the decrease.
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 70.9% on Monday, 3 March 2025, reflecting a 2.9% decline from the previous week.
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 73.8% this week, reflecting a 1.9% decline from the previous week.
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 75.7% on 17 February 2025, reflecting a 2.4% decline from the previous week. High water consumption and a lack of rainfall contributed to the steady decrease.
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 78.1% on Monday, 10 February 2025, reflecting a 1.9% decline from the previous week.
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 80.0% as of 3 February 2025, reflecting a 1.9% decrease over the past week. Minimal rainfall and high water consumption continue to impact storage levels.
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 83.8% on Monday, showing a decline of 2.5% over the past week.
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 93.2% for the week ending 16 December 2024, reflecting a 1.2% decline.
Western Cape dam levels decreased to 94.6% as of 9 December 2024, reflecting a weekly drop of 1.6%.
The Western Cape’s dam levels are expected to continue declining in the coming weeks if current dry conditions persist.
The registration process aims to ensure the safety of dams and reduce risks to the public, property and water resources.
The Western Cape’s dam levels are continuing to trend downward due to dry weather and insufficient rainfall in key areas.
Looking ahead, if rainfall remains sporadic, further reductions in overall dam levels could occur.
Western Cape dam levels rose slightly to 99.5% this week, aided by some recorded rainfall.
Cape Town dam levels declined slightly to 99.0% as of Monday, 28 October 2024, with no rainfall recorded in the region.
