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Cape Town almost ran out of water. Here's how it averted the crisis

Cityscape of Cape Town  in South Africa a venue of the 2010 World Cup, February 17, 2010.  The 2010 World Cup soccer finals will take place in South Africa from June 11 - July 11. WORLD CUP 2010 PREVIEW -  CITYSCAPE    REUTERS/Euroluftbild.de  (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER CITYSCAPE)   BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE - BM2E62M10QS01

South African dams are now over 80% full. Image: REUTERS/Euroluftbild.de

Charlotte Edmond
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