Western Cape Province is starting to experience its winter rainfalls. According to the Spokesperson for the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Sputnik Ratau, this will recharge the dam levels of the province. “However we must be mindful that one swallow does not make a summer, therefore water conservation initiatives must continue”, says Ratau.
According to a report from the hydrological report of Western Cape dams, the Misverstand, Berg River, Eikenhof, Stettynskloof, Theewaterskloof and Miertieskraal
Dams increased by more than 5% as of 24th May. The Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS) which comprises the six largest dams in the Western Cape has increased by almost 5% as compared to last week. The WCWSS is currently at 74.57%, a better yield as compared to 52.67% at the same time last year.
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Further increase
The report also noted that the Breede River Catchment which covers the greater Breede Valley, Witzenberg, and Langeberg also saw a notable increase of 4% and is currently at 58,14%. The Theewaterskloof, which is the largest dam in the province, is hovering over 80%, a significant increase as compared to 49.54% of last year at the same time.
Mr. Ratau added that, In the last 2 weeks there were heavy storms which brought strong winds and floods to the province. “As the rains continue that the province could realise even better recharge that in the previous winter rainfall season,” he said.
