Cape Town is taking unprecedented measures to prepare for winter and reduce the risk of flooding. They have jetcleaned over 230 km of sewer lines, adopted digital earlywarning systems for sewer spills, and leveraged technology to augment their winter preparedness agenda. The city’s comprehensive approach also includes flood mitigation, extending aid to homeless shelters, and preventing electrical disruptions. Cape Town’s efforts to safeguard its residents from potential flooding are establishing a new benchmark for urban winter readiness.
