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• Western Cape Water Security Threatened as Major Dam Levels Plunge Below 50 Percent Capacity Amid Persistent Winter Drought Forecast

  Published: Mar 24, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Western Cape Water and Sanitation Department has launched an emergency oversight initiative as the province's six largest dams dropped to a combined 48.8% capacity. With the So...

• Cape Town Faces Accelerated Water Restrictions As Record Heatwave Depletes Key Western Cape Dam Reserves

  Published: Mar 14, 2026

  Section: Environment

  City of Cape Town officials have issued an urgent warning as dam levels sit 17.5% lower than the previous year following unprecedented March temperatures. Residents are being urged...