4 SA dams' dire water levels from a bird's eye view

Cape Town - As the Western Cape's dam levels have dropped below 37%, the city of Cape Town says a “monumental effort” is needed to decrease Cape Town’s water consumption. 

This after usage increased by nearly 20 million litres per day in one week, despite the intensifying water crisis in the province. 

On Monday, 13 February 2017, dam levels dropped a further 1,2%, compared to last week. And with the last 10% of a dam’s water not being usable, dam levels are effectively at 26,2%.

SEE: #BeWaterWise: Dam levels near rock bottom as Cape Town urges monumental effort to save water

New video footage shot of four prominent Western Cape dams, the Steenbras Dam, Theewaterskloof dam, Voelvlei dam and Berg River dam, show a horrid bird's eye view of what this 26,2% dam levels actually look like. 

YouTuber NicRed published the drone footage online saying it serves as a reminder "that the water restrictions are real". 

The City of Cape Town has called on all residents and visitors to the city to conserve water wherever and however possible. 

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