Isn’t it crazy, either drought or floods. The City is working on alternate sources, and desalination. The worry is that it’s a 7 year cycle and this is year 4. Government is not prepared for this kind of crisis.
Thanks. Had good news that the farmers in Grabouw / Elgin can release some of their water 10 Billion litres ..which will get us through to May 11. At least it gives us a chance and hopefully the winter rains will come this year.
A few years ago the lake that provides water to Austin had fallen to one-third capacity, and it seemed scary. Your reserve has dropped to half of that low level. Your plight hasn’t been publicized in the United States, at least not in any of the media that I read and watch. I found an article that explains your situation:
We’re adapting to less water usage; hoping we get through to when the rainy season should start – May. It will be utter shambles if 4 million people need to queue for water – there’s no way that the City will manage the logistics of it all.
I have been thinking about you lately, Liz. The lack of water in your region has been a topic several times in the German news as well. Unbearable to think of what will happen next. We have so much rain in Norfolk, England, this is so sad.
Wishing you rain very soon.
Thanks for your concern Dina … isn’t it crazy – yes please send us some of your Norfolk rain! Actually there is a promise of rain coming this evening here in the Cape. The wind is howling – the start of a frontal system.
Humans are victims of these climate changes, but it’s the images like yours – of those dear-but-desperate baboons that have the power to wrench our hearts. I’ve been following the problems via various climate websites, and I join many in concern for our sick planet. May the cycles of precious rain return to your area of the world….
Devastating impacts … and as is the human condition to turn a blind eye until it’s too late! Thanks for your concern, and here’s hoping the rains fall soon!
The rains have started over here just south of the equator, so perhaps we can nudge them in your direction as well…
Awe, thank you for sharing. The question of water, or the lack thereof is something we’re constantly reminded of during the hot season here. Last summer/fall there was more fires than ever before in our area. It’s scary. I did enjoy your photos!
It’s a great worry – this question of adequate water! I’ve watched quite a few videos on reports of the drought areas in California and those devastating fires. Climate change and it’s impacts are very real, here and now.
Yes indeed. I met a lady yesterday who’s property burned down to the ground, but by some miracle the fire saved the house where her elderly parents stayed.
I hope you’ve had at least some rain by now, your images of the baboons drinking from tiny puddles are a graphic reminder of what a precious resource water is.
Nature on the Edge 
The stress on all creatures must be intense. I do hope there are rainclouds on your horizon.
Yes, the ‘browsers’ – the buck and dassies are really battling. A little rain this evening – it will help the vegetation. Need loads to fill the dams.
Hope it comes soon.
Yes, we’re holding thumbs we’ll get to May without the taps being turned off. Winter rains usually set in then.
It even made it onto our news programme last night! Wish I could send you some of ours, we have had far too much this month.
Isn’t it crazy, either drought or floods. The City is working on alternate sources, and desalination. The worry is that it’s a 7 year cycle and this is year 4. Government is not prepared for this kind of crisis.
We’re praying with you!
Thanks. Had good news that the farmers in Grabouw / Elgin can release some of their water 10 Billion litres ..which will get us through to May 11. At least it gives us a chance and hopefully the winter rains will come this year.
We were all very glad when we saw the insert about the water on the news!
Very sad to see this Liz when we have so much rain in the UK. Brian
Yes, what is this meteorological tilt of the hemispheres?! We’re praying!
🙏🏽 Hope it rains soon.
Thanks…. a low frontal system is coming in tonight. Day Zero has been put back to May 11 – there’s a chance we can make it if the rains come.
may all beings
have the water
they need!
We’re staying positive we’re going to get through to the winter rains…
A few years ago the lake that provides water to Austin had fallen to one-third capacity, and it seemed scary. Your reserve has dropped to half of that low level. Your plight hasn’t been publicized in the United States, at least not in any of the media that I read and watch. I found an article that explains your situation:
https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2018/feb/03/day-zero-cape-town-turns-off-taps
We’re adapting to less water usage; hoping we get through to when the rainy season should start – May. It will be utter shambles if 4 million people need to queue for water – there’s no way that the City will manage the logistics of it all.
I have been thinking about you lately, Liz. The lack of water in your region has been a topic several times in the German news as well. Unbearable to think of what will happen next. We have so much rain in Norfolk, England, this is so sad.
Wishing you rain very soon.
Thanks for your concern Dina … isn’t it crazy – yes please send us some of your Norfolk rain! Actually there is a promise of rain coming this evening here in the Cape. The wind is howling – the start of a frontal system.
Humans are victims of these climate changes, but it’s the images like yours – of those dear-but-desperate baboons that have the power to wrench our hearts. I’ve been following the problems via various climate websites, and I join many in concern for our sick planet. May the cycles of precious rain return to your area of the world….
Devastating impacts … and as is the human condition to turn a blind eye until it’s too late! Thanks for your concern, and here’s hoping the rains fall soon!
The rains have started over here just south of the equator, so perhaps we can nudge them in your direction as well…
Awe, thank you for sharing. The question of water, or the lack thereof is something we’re constantly reminded of during the hot season here. Last summer/fall there was more fires than ever before in our area. It’s scary. I did enjoy your photos!
It’s a great worry – this question of adequate water! I’ve watched quite a few videos on reports of the drought areas in California and those devastating fires. Climate change and it’s impacts are very real, here and now.
Yes indeed. I met a lady yesterday who’s property burned down to the ground, but by some miracle the fire saved the house where her elderly parents stayed.
I hope you’ve had at least some rain by now, your images of the baboons drinking from tiny puddles are a graphic reminder of what a precious resource water is.