Early warning signs of a pending drought are difficult to recognise but cities will have to be better prepared for prolonged changes in weather patterns, so that it can respond quickly.
Articles on drought response
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Windhoek can teach Cape Town on dealing with drought. Technology alone is not enough.
Building resilience in Cape Town’s water sector will require addressing risks like climate change, drought and flooding. Stormwater and groundwater are tipped as potential solutions.
Older people require both psychological and nutritional support during drought and famine. Kenya needs to implement a comprehensive public health response that assists during emergency situations.
Drought is a problem in South Africa and it affects farmers. As a result, farmers and government are working together to develop strategies.
Understanding how drought is impacting on livelihoods and local governments can help in the development of longer term climate adaptation responses.
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Senior Scholar in Environmental & Geographical Science, University of Cape Town
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Professor of Chemistry, Lectures and research Inorganic Chemistry; sustainable biomass and water desalination, University of KwaZulu-Natal
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