03 June 2019
Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell.
The average dam level in the Western Cape continues to increase very slightly as the province enters the winter months. The latest average dam levels for the Western Cape is 33.6% (2018: 23.8%). Dams supplying the City of Cape Town stand at an average of 45.78% (2018: 29.4%).
Anton Bredell, the minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape, says the province historically tends to get the bulk of its rainfall in the winter.
“This seems to be on the cards again and we may be in for a wet few months ahead. The South African Weather Service has just today issued an alert for tomorrow (Tuesday) stating that heavy rain can be expected over large parts of the province. The Weather Service alert also warns that localised flooding can be expected in some areas including the Cape Metropole.”
Bredell has continued to urge the public to take precautions for the coming months of expected wetter and colder weather.
“However I also want to keep reminding people to continue using water responsibly. We need to carry on saving water to ensure our system, including our dams, recover during the wetter months; and after the prolonged drought that is still affecting some areas of the province.”
Latest Major Dam statistics
Voëlvlei dam – 54.6% full this week (2018: 22%. Last week: 55.5%)
Bergriver Dam 70% full this week (2018: 50%. Last week: 70%).
Theewaterskloof dam – 36.3% full this week (2018: 19%. Last week: 35.5%)
Clanwilliam Dam 10.2%. (2018: 14.2%. Last week: 9.5%)
Some tips on preparing for wet weather:
In case of emergency other relevant numbers to call are:
Cape Winelands: Langeberg Municipality 0860 88 1111
Eden District: 044 805 5071
Central Karoo: 023 414 2603
West Coast: 022 433 8700
Overberg: 028 271 8111
City of Cape Town: 107 landline or 021 480 7700
Flooding related Tip Sheet
How Can I Prepare for a Flood?
What Should I do during a flooding?
What Should I do after the flood?
The latest dam level data per the National Department of Water and Sanitation
ENDS.
James-Brent Styan
Spokesperson for the Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell
Mobile: 084 583 1670
Telephone: 021 483 2820
E-mail: James-Brent.Styan@westerncape.gov.za