The Citizen

Cape Town dam levels drop to 64.8% as weekly decline continues

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 ...
EWN

Capetonians urged to reduce water consumption as dam levels drop

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has forecast below-normal rainfall for parts of the Western Cape through to autumn.

Increased water usage leads to 20% drop in Cape Town dam levels

The city’s dam storage levels currently stand at 62.2%, which is 20% lower compared to this time last year.

Are infrastructure failures the real cause of Western Cape's water crisis?

Despite Cape Town's dam levels remaining above 60%, rising water consumption and infrastructure issues threaten the ...

Knysna's water crisis: Emergency measures and rising dam levels

Western Cape Minister Anton Bredell reports progress in resolving Knysna's water crisis, with rising dam levels and emergency ...
The Citizen

Western Cape seeks provincial disaster classification amid severe water crisis and prolonged wildfire season

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde briefed the media on Thursday about critical water shortages affecting multiple ...
EWN

Drier winter looms for Western Cape as persistent south-easter signals concern

Meteorologists warn the Western Cape could face a drier-than-usual winter, with persistent south-easterly winds and declining ...
Reuters

Dams that supply South Africa's Cape Town fall further as water crisis looms

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Water levels at dams that supply South Africa's Cape Town fell further this week, data showed on Wednesday, the latest sign of a deepening crisis that could soon see people ...