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Background information Drought; cause and effects Drought is a natural phenomenon that

cannot be avoided. Scientist describe it as a long period of drier-than-normal conditions in a


region due to lack or less precipitation. The amount of rainfall/precipitation in a specific region
differs from year to year however, the average amount is constant over a period of years. When
little or no rain falls, for a period of time, months- years river-flows declines, levels of water in
lakes and reservoir declines. If the up-normal dryness persists for a longer period living
organism, including humans, animals and plants may start to suffer. During the dry seasons the
soil loses its moisture and dry-up, resulting in plants not developing or dying. Once plants are
affected the entire food chain will eventually be affected. Global perspective Statistically, 70
percent of the earth is covered by water. However, at least ¼ of humanity faces imminent water
crisis. More strenuously, more than 80 percent of available surface and groundwater is being
per year. The global water demand is projected to increase by 55 percent 2050. This alarming
demand, will really play an important role on the well-being of consumers, including factories
and any other form of life. South African perspective Water is a scarce resource in South Africa.
Recently, over 15 years’ period, South Africa shows downward trend of water storage in most of
its larger dams in all nine provinces. More recently (2015 - 2016), the effect of El Nino has
absolutely aggravated the dry and arid conditions that South Africa is facing. The term El Nino
refers to a climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters, affecting
trade winds and the atmosphere

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