CLEAN : Cape Town dries up as residents wait for rain

The video discusses the current low levels of a dam, which the speaker has not seen in 20 years. With no rain forecasted, the focus is on managing water demand as per international best practices. The speaker notes that filling a dam takes about three years, and even reaching 60-70% capacity would be fortunate, leaving the situation unchanged by next year.

How long has the speaker worked in the area, and what is their observation about the dam levels?

• 10 years, and the dam has been lower before.

• 20 years, and the dam has never been this low.

• 15 years, and the dam is at its usual level.

• 25 years, and the dam is overflowing.

What is the primary strategy mentioned for managing droughts effectively?

• Increasing water supply.

• Importing water from other regions.

• Building more dams.

• Managing water demand.

What does the speaker say about the time required to fill a large dam?

• It takes about one year.

• It fills up every rainy season.

• It can be filled in a few months.

• It takes approximately three years.

What is the best-case scenario for dam levels according to the speaker?

• Reaching 50% capacity.

• Reaching 80-90% capacity.

• Reaching 60-70% capacity.

• Reaching 100% capacity.

What does the speaker imply about the future water situation if the dam reaches 60-70% capacity?

• The dam will overflow.

• The situation will remain similar to the current year.

• There will be a surplus of water.

• The situation will improve significantly.