South Africa and Cape Town are facing resource strain due to low rainfall.
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Updated oct 23
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South Africa and Cape Town are facing resource strain due to low rainfall.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Cape Town implemented necessary water-saving policies today.Sub-event
Droughts threaten agriculture and past floods disrupted logistics in WC and KZN.1 source
Facing resource strain due to low rainfall.1 source
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The entities involved
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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Cape Town
city in the Western Cape, South Africa
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