南非的Knysna面临严重的水危机, 漏水损失高达55%,
Knysna, South Africa, faces a severe water crisis with up to 55% loss from leaks, risking "Day Zero" as reservoirs drop to 20 days' supply.
南非首都肯尼斯纳(Knysna)位于花园路旁, 由于基础设施老化而陷入严重水危机, 高达55%的水因漏水而流失,
Knysna, a South African town on the Garden Route, is in a severe water crisis due to aging infrastructure, with up to 55% of its water lost to leaks, and reservoirs at just 20 days’ supply.
官方宣布灾难状态, 由于该镇面临潜在的"零日",
Officials declared a state of disaster as the town faces potential “Day Zero” when taps could run dry.
居民每天水限为50升,非政府组织提供紧急援助,国家供资125万美元用于修理、盐水淡化改造和新水源。
Residents are limited to 50 liters of water per day, emergency aid is being delivered by NGOs, and $1.25 million in national funding is being used for repairs, desalination upgrades, and new water sources.
危机凸显了影响南非各地水安全的长期忽视和与气候有关的压力。
The crisis highlights long-term neglect and climate-related strain affecting water security across South Africa.