There were tears of joy at Kamieskroon in the Northern Cape on Saturday as non-profit organisation Water Warriors donated more than 15 000 litres of water. The town is severely distressed and residents only have access to water for two hours a day.
Kamieskroon residents in the Northern Cape are grateful for the 15000 liters of water that Water Warriors donating to the drought-stricken area. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/6bT3Rh8GPK
— Reginald (@WitbooiReggie) March 2, 2019
For the past six months residents had barely enough water. For farmers like Poeloe Hanekom, it has been an emotional rollercoaster, but help came rolling in.
More water will arrive over the next few days to assist the parched town.
Oudtshoorn, another drought stricken area, is next on the list for Water Warriors.
Water Warriors’ Deon Smith says they need to reach out to areas that are in dire need. They are delivering 15000 liters of water to Kamieskroon, Northern Cape today. The next area is Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/ooof4wEjb0
— Reginald (@WitbooiReggie) March 2, 2019
While the water donations are welcomed by communities like Kamieskroon, they are hoping for rain to break the drought.
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