drought
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Devastating Cape storms cause rare surge in dam levels
Cape Town’s dam levels surged to 70.8% after rare May 2026 storms, ending early drought caution. Residents urged to keep saving water.
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Cape Town not out of drought danger after recent rains
Cape Town still in drought danger despite rain. Water use above 975 MLD target, dam levels 20% lower. Residents urged to save water this summer.
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Drought crisis for rescued donkeys in Karoo sanctuary
The Karoo Donkey Sanctuary in De Rust is facing an escalating animal welfare emergency as a devastating drought continues to grip large parts of South Africa’s Karoo region.
