Cape Town averts ‘Day Zero’ water restrictions
Cape Town has managed to avoid ‘Day Zero’ – a day when it was expected to impose even stricter restrictions on water supplies due to a drought.
The city had earlier warned visitors that it would have to tighten restrictions in July due to the prolonged drought.
But Tolene van der Merwe, South African Tourism hub head UK & Ireland said today: "We are pleased to announce that Day Zero will not take place this year.
"During this challenging time, the tourism industry and locals have~worked collectively to swiftly implement numerous measures to reduce water consumption and preserve stocks whilst continuing to welcome visitors and provide a great experience.
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"Although this is very positive news for the destination, we cannot be complacent. We must continue to be sensitive to the changing environment and modify our attitudes to water consumption to ensure we manage and preserve this invaluable resource for generations to come.”
Citizens have been encouraged to limit showers to 90 seconds and restaurants are no longer providing tap water on tables.
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Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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