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Drought Risk in Johannesburg, South Africa
Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10
Risk: 1Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- 2 events on record in proximity
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Drought - Southern Africa (2024-02-15) — 64,318,640 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Droughts
Johannesburg is not in the top 10 for drought risk among tracked cities.
How Johannesburg Compares
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Notable Drought Events Near Johannesburg
Drought - South Africa and Lesotho
November 27, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought - Southern Africa
February 14, 2024 — WARNING
64,318,640 people exposed; $651,228M capital exposed
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
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Earthquake Risk in Johannesburg
Score: 1/10
Wildfire Risk in Johannesburg
Score: 9/10
Hurricane Risk in Johannesburg
Score: 3/10
Flood Risk in Johannesburg
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Johannesburg
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Johannesburg
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Johannesburg
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Johannesburg
Score: 9/10
High Wind Risk in Johannesburg
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Johannesburg
Score: 0/10
Drought Risk in Cape Town, 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
Johannesburg, 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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