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Mlanga Mlanga Dam Level Today

Eastern Cape. Full supply capacity: 2 million m3. Latest data: 2026-04-20.

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78.7%
Good - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
79.4%
-0.7% change
Last year
95.1%
-16.4% change
Capacity
2 Mm3
1600 million litres

This is a healthy level with comfortable reserves.

Mlanga Mlanga Dam Level History

0%25%50%75%100%Oct 25Apr 26

Showing 2 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20. Data collected by OurPower from the official DWS weekly PDF report.

What Does 78.7% Mean for Mlanga Mlanga Dam?

Mlanga Mlanga Dam has a full supply capacity of 1.6 million cubic metres (Mm3) in Eastern Cape. At 78.7% full, the dam currently holds approximately 1.3 Mm3 of water.

This is a healthy level with comfortable reserves.

Restriction thresholds to watch: Most municipalities begin warning notices around 50%, introduce Level 1 restrictions around 40%, and escalate to Level 2 around 30%. These thresholds vary by water authority.

Mlanga Mlanga Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mlanga Mlanga Dam running dry?

No, Mlanga Mlanga Dam is not running dry. At 78.7% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Mlanga Mlanga Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Mlanga Mlanga Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 85.0%.

What cities does Mlanga Mlanga Dam supply?

Mlanga Mlanga Dam is located in Eastern Cape on the null River. Supply details for specific cities are not available for all dams. For information about your water supply, contact your local municipality.

How is the Mlanga Mlanga Dam level trending?

Mlanga Mlanga Dam is currently at 78.7% full. The level is falling, down 0.7% from last week. Compared to this time last year (95.1%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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