Tag Archives: Dam Levels

Cape Town’s dam levels drop slightly as winter rains subside

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintEnkosi Selane, The Citizen, 22 October 2025 Cape Town’s collective dam levels stood at 89.9% on 20 October 2025, down from 90.7% the previous week. Read More

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Vaal Dam exceeds 120% capacity after opening of 10th sluice gate

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintEnkosi Selane, The Citizen, 26 April 2025 The Vaal Dam has reached a concerning 120.69% capacity as of Saturday, according to the latest Vaal Dam and Vaal Barrage Hydrological Information. Read More

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Another sluice gate opened at the Vaal Dam

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintEnkosi Selane, The Citizen, 28 March 2025 The department of water and sanitation has taken decisive action to control rising water levels across the Vaal River system, opening sluice gates at both the Grootdraai and Vaal dams. Read More

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Vaal Dam at 97%, could it reach 100% milestone by the weekend?

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintEnkosi Selane, The Citizen, 5 March 2025 The Vaal Dam is rapidly approaching its maximum storage capacity, with current water levels standing at an impressive 97.73% as of Wednesday. Read More

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Vaal Dam levels continue to drop, now below 40%

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintEnkosi Selane, The Citizen, 18 October 2024 The Department of Water and Sanitation’s latest weekly report revealed a significant decline in the Vaal Dam’s water capacity levels. Read More

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Western Cape dam levels at full capacity after winter rainfall

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintVania van der Heever, SABC News, 10 October 2024 The Western Cape Department of Water and Sanitation says dam levels in the province are above 100% capacity. Read More

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