Dam levels in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape are on the decline while provinces like Mpumalanga have seen a slight increase since the summer rains from previous weeks.
Kwa-Zulu Natal dams have remained stable despite the hot summer weather conditions that the province has been facing.
The Department of Water and Sanitation released reports detailing the country’s current dam levels which shows signs that the drought is still happening in certain parts of the country.
Last week the Vaal Dam, showed a slight improvement when it went up to 75.2% from 74.0% the week before.
The Vaal Dam is the lifeblood of the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) and is one of the 14 dams that form the backbone of the IVRS, which contributes immensely to the economy of Gauteng.
Dam levels in the Mpumalanga Province recorded a slight increase of 0.2% from 67.6% last week to 67.8% this week.
The report also shows that InkomatiUsuthu catchment recorded a slight increase from 69.4% last week to 69.6% this week whilst the Olifants catchment slightly decreased from 58.3% to 58.2% during the same period.
The hot temperatures have led to a slight decline in some dams around the province.
Here is your weekly dam update: The Vaal River System consisting of 14 dams serving mainly Gauteng Sasol and Eskom is at 92.8%.
Here are the latest dam percentages throughout the country: For a more in-depth rainfall update, visit WeatherSA or click here.