<br /> <p>With the city facing a severe water shortage, new restrictions came into effect</a> in Cape Town on February 1 meaning those who consume more than the allocated 50 liters per day may face tariffs.</p><p>The government issued</a> water-saving tips and strict sanctions against the non-essential</a> use.</p><p>“Day Zero,” when the supply is predicted to have to be turned off, was pushed back on January 30 to April 16 after recent water-saving measures. However, on January 31, Western Cape Premier Helen Zille said there was a 60 percent chance Day Zero would occur. “We can still avoid it if we save enough water and change our behavior,” she was quoted as saying.</p><p>This video shows residents in Claremont suburb of Cape Town collecting heavy containers of water from one of the city’s 200 collection</a> points. Credit: Girl-Unplugged.com via Storyful</p><br />
