In 2018, Cape Town faced a severe drought termed ‘Day Zero’, with water storage for 3.7 million residents dropping below 20%. This critical situation led to municipal restrictions aimed at conserving water and delaying depletion to a 13.5% threshold, beyond which city water supplies would be disconnected. The event underscored the urgent need for water conservation measures.
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Cape Town’s Day Zero Drought Threat: An Important Study Reveals Risks Ahead
By Terrain News
