It is deeply disheartening to read that South Africa is rising out of the ocean, not only due to natural geological processes but because of severe groundwater loss. The consequences extend far beyond what the article outlines. Water scarcity impacts ecosystems, agriculture, and the daily survival of communities. When the land itself begins to shift as a result of water depletion, it signals a crisis that cannot be ignored.

This information should reinforce the urgent need for global water conservation efforts and meaningful climate action.