It depends on how long it continues.”Neilson stresses that Day Zero can be avoided. One – based on historical data – shows the water risk of Cape Town is green, meaning it is among the lowest in South Africa. Yet – among the broader populace – efforts to avert Day Zero have been successfully ramped up. He believes Day Zero will be avoided. We can avert Day Zero,” he says.

Source: The Guardian February 03, 2018 08:01 UTC