Cape Town Water Crisis

The Cape Town Water Crisis, around 2017-2018, was caused by a severe drought combined with high water demand, rapid population growth, and inadequate infrastructure planning. This led to critically low dam levels, forcing strict water restrictions and public campaigns to conserve water. The city faced the threat of "Day Zero," when municipal taps could run dry. The crisis underscored the importance of sustainable water management, efficient usage, and climate resilience. It highlighted how environmental variability and planning failures can impact urban water security and prompted efforts to improve infrastructure and encourage conservation.