South Africa's Katse Dam initiates six-month maintenance, raising concerns over Johannesburg's water supply.

South Africa's Katse Dam, the largest water reservoir, has begun a six-month maintenance shutdown, raising concerns about Johannesburg's water supply. However, water management expert Carin Bosman asserts that the city's issues stem from poor infrastructure management, not the shutdown itself. Johannesburg faces an "institutional drought," exceeding its water supply limits for years and suffering significant leaks, rather than a lack of rainfall.

October 08, 2024
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