The causes of the water shortages are; drought conditions & rapid population growth
Water shortage leads to drought-like conditions through whereby people can't get enough water for drinking. Plants also lose their strength and metabolic activities which affects crop productivity and inadequate sanitation.
Now, Cape town has a large population with low water availability. In such towns, drought conditions also arise. It is the major cause of water shortage in any geographical location.
Thus, the factors that have contributed most to water shortages in Cape Town are rapid population growth and drought conditions.
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