Dam levels have risen after recent rains, but still remain well below last year’s as Cape Town prepares for a drier summer…
Read More: Cape Town’s dam levels after the recent blast of rain.
Cape Town’s “Day Zero” Water Crisis (2018): In early 2018, Cape Town made global headlines as it faced the real prospect of becoming the first major international city to run completely out of municipal water due to severe drought. News agencies worldwide reported on “Day Zero,” water rationing, and public conservation efforts. The crisis turned Cape Town into a global case study for climate change resilience and urban water management.
