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Drought Risk in Cape Town, South Africa
Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10
Risk: 1Historical: 2
Key Risk Factors
- 2 events on record in proximity
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Drought - Cape Town, South Africa (2018-02-14)
Highest Risk Cities for Droughts
Cape Town is not in the top 10 for drought risk among tracked cities.
How Cape Town Compares
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Notable Drought Events Near Cape Town
Drought - Cape Town, South Africa
February 13, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought - Western Cape, South Africa
May 22, 2017 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought Preparedness Tips
- 1.Reduce water usage — fix leaks, use water-efficient appliances
- 2.Use drought-resistant landscaping and native plants
- 3.Follow local water use restrictions and conservation guidelines
- 4.Store emergency water supplies for drinking and sanitation
- 5.Be aware of increased wildfire risk during drought conditions
Related Pages
Earthquake Risk in Cape Town
Score: 3/10
Wildfire Risk in Cape Town
Score: 9/10
Hurricane Risk in Cape Town
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Cape Town
Score: 5/10
Tornado Risk in Cape Town
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Cape Town
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Cape Town
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Cape Town
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Cape Town
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Cape Town
Score: 0/10
Drought Risk in Johannesburg, South Africa
Score: 1/10
Drought Risk in Nairobi, Kenya
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Lagos, Nigeria
Score: 3/10
How this data is built
Cape Town, South Africa drought risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live drought monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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