The waterfalls on Table Mountain in Cape Town are flowing free and full after days of rainfall in the Western Cape.
It is a far cry from four years ago when Cape Town came very close to being the first city in the world to run out of potable water. The latest dam level report released by the City of Cape Town on Tuesday, 29 June showed that the province’s dams were 80.8% full. The Berg River sits at a staggering 97.9% full and Theewaterskloof – which is the biggest feeder dam for the province – is at an astounding 86.4% capacity.
In the same time period a year ago, dam levels read 60.2% and in 2017/18 they were as low as 20%. Capetonians worked hard to reduce their water usage and the City implemented strict water restrictions to make sure they made it through the crisis.
It is a time no one in the city will ever forget, and has led to locals making better decisions concerning excess water usage.
This winter has been particularly wet – and Cape Town was lashed with two cold fronts this week. The rain is expected to continue into the weekend and slow down by Sunday. If you plan on hiking be extra cautious on the mountains because the rocks are slippery when wet. Poor visibility due to thick mist and downpours can also make it difficult to navigate the pathways.
The waterfalls are a sight to behold!
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