With meteorologists warning of a hotter and drier summer ahead, municipalities across the Western Cape have begun tightening water restrictions in an effort to safeguard supplies before peak demand sets in.
The move follows updated seasonal forecasts and comes as towns prepare for increased pressure on water systems during the festive period.
The measures were outlined over the weekend by Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Anton Bredell, following warnings from the South African Weather Service about difficult seasonal conditions, according to NovaNews .
