# The Water Institute of Southern Africa is warning of increased water security risks as South Africa enters the summer rainfall season. The South African Weather Service forecasts below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures across most of the country between this month and December. The institute’s CEO, Lester Goldman, says skilled professionals are needed to translate climate forecasts into effective water management decisions. He urges municipalities and water utilities to assess resources, identify vulnerable infrastructure and review contingency plans to prepare for possible shortages.
Institute warns of hotter, drier conditions this summer