News24 | Western Cape dams at 10-year high thanks to heavy winter rains

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Operations to clear roads of fallen trees and mudslides are under way in George.

Operations to clear roads of fallen trees and mudslides are under way in George.

Western Cape dam levels are at a 10-year record high after a winter of heavy rains and severe weather conditions.

Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) spokesperson Wisane Mavasa said the Western Cape received significant rainfall, causing some dams to overflow.

She said the latest hydrological report showed that most Western Cape river catchments were hovering above 90% – levels last seen 10 years ago.

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