29 April 2019
Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell.
The average dam level in the Western Cape has dropped to below 34.8% (2018: 16.6%). Dams supplying the City of Cape Town stand at an average of 46.4% (2018: 20.5%).
Anton Bredell, the minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape, says the situation remains as predicted ahead of the winter season.
“We have been getting some rain across large parts of the province in recent weeks but not enough to make a meaningful difference just yet. We are expecting more rain in the coming weeks and months as the regular winter rainfall period kicks in.”
Bredell has cautioned communities across the province to be proactive and to prepare for the colder and wetter months to come.
“In addition, the public is advised to contact their closest disaster management centre as quickly as possible should an emergency occur. The easiest number to remember to call in an emergency is 112.”
In case of emergency other relevant numbers to call are:
Cape Winelands Municipality 021 888 5837
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
Major Dam statistics
Voëlvlei dam – 56.9% full this week (2018: 14.2%. Last week: 57.5%)
Bergriver Dam 67.3% full this week (2018: 36.9%. Last week: 67.6%).
Theewaterskloof dam – 36.3% full this week (2018: 11%. Last week: 36.6%)
Clanwilliam Dam 11.9%. (2018: 5%. Last week: 13.2%)
The latest dam level data per the National Department of Water and Sanitation
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?
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