Knysna's water crisis makes news in the UK

Officials declare state of disaster as tourist hot spot approaches 'day zero': 'The disturbing thing is …'

A popular travel destination in South Africa is facing a water emergency so dire that officials have declared a state of disaster, the BBC reported. What's happening? Knysna sits on the Garden Route, a coastal stretch known for beaches and forests. The town could soon hit "day zero," the point at which no water flows from faucets at all. During a BBC visit last week, its main reservoir held just a 20-day supply. Roughly 55% of Knysna's treated w…

Knysna's water crisis makes news in the UK

Fears that taps could soon run dry in the popular Garden Route town of Knysna have prompted authorities to declare a local state of disaster, as the municipality grapples with a deepening water crisis. The news of the impending crisis has been shared far and wild – even as far afield as the BBC. Known for its turquoise lagoon, beaches and mild climate, Knysna is home to about 100 000 residents and is a major tourism and retirement destination. B…