# The Department of Water and Sanitation is urging water users, particularly in Gauteng, to reduce consumption amid rising demand and the anticipated El Niño conditions during the summer season. El Niño is shifting regional weather patterns, increasing the risk of drought and pushing up summer temperatures. The department’s spokesperson, Wisane Mavasa, says Gauteng’s average daily water consumption stands at approximately 250 litres per person, significantly higher than the international average of 173 litres:
Water and Sanitation Department urges responsible water use as El Niño raises summer supply concerns [SOUND]
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