Currently, South Africa is grappling with a severe drought crisis. After Cape Town experienced a “once - in - 400 - year” drought in 2018, the recent El Niño event has triggered a new round of severe droughts. The agricultural operations in the Western Cape Province, where Cape Town is located, have been deteriorating continuously. The production of grain and oilseed crops has decreased by at least 21% year - on - year.​

South Africa is located in semi - desert and desert regions. Two - thirds of its territory has an arid climate. Its annual average rainfall is much lower than the world average. Since 2015, South Africa has endured a once - in - a - century drought. Over 60% of the rivers in the country are over - exploited, and nearly a quarter of the rivers are in a severely water - scarce condition. According to the report released by the World Meteorological Organization, during the winter of 2024 - 2025, there is a lack of rainfall in eastern and central Africa. This may have a continued impact on the drought situation in the Cape Town area.​

During the process of combating the drought, the demand for various water storage and transportation equipment has surged. Anqiu Jiuzhou Liquid Bag Co., Ltd., a company from China, may provide a new solution to ease the drought situation in South Africa with its water bladders. Founded in 1995, Jiuzhou Liquid Bag is a specialized liquid bag manufacturing enterprise integrating research and development, design, production, and sales. The water bladders produced by this company possess multiple advantages. They feature novel designs, corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance, frost resistance, and are lightweight and practical.​

These water bladders can be widely applied in various scenarios. In terms of agricultural irrigation, as South African agriculture has been severely hit by the drought, the water bladders can store rainwater or water transported from other sources, providing timely irrigation for crops. This helps alleviate the problem of crop yield reduction caused by water shortage. Regarding the guarantee of domestic water supply for residents, the water bladders can serve as temporary water storage containers, especially in areas where water supply facilities are affected by the drought. Their lightweight and portable nature enables flexible deployment in various water - scarce areas. Whether in remote rural areas or urban communities facing water supply restrictions, they can play a significant role.​

Currently, the South African government has implemented measures such as water use restrictions, promotion of water - saving measures, and development of new water sources. If Jiuzhou Liquid Bag's water bladders can be introduced to South Africa, they will further enrich South Africa's material reserves for drought response. Complementing the local government's response measures, they will jointly contribute to alleviating the water crisis brought about by the drought in South Africa, ensuring agricultural production and the domestic water needs of residents.