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Mlanga Dam Level Today

On the Mlanga, Eastern Cape. Full supply capacity 2 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.

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75.3%
Good - Monday, 1 June 2026
Last week
75.3%
+0.0% change
Last year
94.1%
-18.8% change
Capacity
2 Mm3
1600 million litres

This is a healthy level with comfortable reserves.

Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Mlanga Dam has fallen 3.4 percentage points - about 0.68% per week.

Mlanga Dam Level History

0%25%50%75%100%Oct 25May 26Jun 26

Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.

About Mlanga Dam

Mlanga Dam has a full supply capacity of 1.6 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Mlanga in Eastern Cape. At 75.3% full, the dam currently holds roughly 1.2 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 1205 million litres.

Mlanga Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mlanga Dam running dry?

No, Mlanga Dam is not running dry. At 75.3% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Mlanga Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01, Mlanga Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 85.0%.

What cities does Mlanga Dam supply?

Mlanga Dam is located in Eastern Cape on the Mlanga. For specific information about which municipality draws water from this dam, contact your local water services authority.

What river is Mlanga Dam on?

Mlanga Dam is on the Mlanga in Eastern Cape.

How is the Mlanga Dam level trending?

Mlanga Dam is currently at 75.3% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.0% from last week. Compared to this time last year (94.1%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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