[TOP STORY] From day zero to El Niño, the next drought could be worse than we think

About this episode

Karen King discusses the impending water scarcity in Gauteng and South Africa due to El Niño and potential drought conditions.

Atana's Karen King advises preparing Gauteng and all SA for looming water scarcity as El Niño rears its head. Moneyweb

People in this episode

Guest: Karen King

Topics covered

• water scarcity
• El Niño
• drought
• Gauteng
• South Africa
• climate change

Keywords

• water scarcity
• El Niño
• drought
• Gauteng
• South Africa
• climate change
• Karen King

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Organizations: Moneyweb

Places: Gauteng, South Africa

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