Cape Town is facing an urgent water-use alert, with dam levels at almost 20% lower and daily consumption exceeding over 80 ...

Cape Town’s combined dam levels have declined to 59.4% as of 4 February 2026, marking a sharp drop from 62.2% recorded the ...

With water usage soaring to alarming levels, Cape Town’s authorities urge residents to adopt sustainable habits to secure the ...

Western Cape water storage declines by 2.1 percentage points in one week amid zero rainfall recorded across major catchment areas.

Cape Town faces a water crisis as usage surges and dam levels drop. City officials call on residents to take immediate action ...

Given the water crisis affecting parts of the Western Cape, some argue that raising dam walls is an effective way to store ...

Dam levels in Cape Town are lower than last year as a result of high levels of water usage, low rainfall and hot summer temperatures.

The city consumes over a billion litres per day, equating to over 210 litres per person, well above the world average of 120 ...

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

The City of Cape Town has warned residents to use water sparingly as dam levels decline and consumption continues to rise.

Cape Town’s water future is ‘a four out of 10’, says the City’s Zahid Badroodien, as dam levels sit at 60%. Restrictions may ...

Cape Town’s water supply has taken a significant hit after an overnight interruption in raw water from the Theewaterskloof ...