Dams in the Western Cape haven’t seen much change since the previous week. A lack of rain means that dams have increased by a minuscule 0.6% percent since July 20.
Western Cape Dams are currently sitting at 77.8% capacity, 0.6% higher than last week’s reading of 77.2%. The fullest dams are Steenbras Upper (99.2%), Berg River (97.6%) and Steenbras Lower (79.2%).
This small shift is markedly different to previous weeks, where large increases in dam levels have been recorded. On July 13, levels rose by 9.2% and on July 20, the Western Cape saw a 4.5% increase.
With mostly sunny skies and no rain predicted for the upcoming week, it seems unlikely levels will see a big increase in the coming week.
Cape Town will see a high of 19°C and a low of 11°C on Monday, July 27, reports Weather.com. Tuesday, July 28 will see a slight dip in temperatures with a 16°C high and 10°C low. Wednesday, July 29 has a predicted 17°C high and 10°C low, while Thursday July 30 will see an 18°C high and 9°C low.
The month will end on a slightly warm note on Friday, July 31 with a 19°C high. The weekend will follow suit with more sunny days.
Read the full report here: dam levels July 27
Picture: City of Cape Town
