Western Cape dams drop below 20%

The average water level of dams across the Western Cape has dropped to below 20%, with the latest data showing that the major dams in the Western Cape including the Voëlvlei dam, currently, at 14.7%; the Theewaterskloof dam, at 13.4%; and the Clanwilliam dam, at 6%, are struggling. Western Cape Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Minister Anton Bredell said the provincial disaster management team remains on high alert should matters escalate. “The situation remains serious,” he noted.