World’s largest artificial lake drops by six metres in three years after lengthy drought
Zambia is facing severe water and electricity shortages after a lengthy drought, with reservoir levels remaining worryingly low despite recent rains.
Water levels in Lake Kariba, the world’s largest artificial lake at more than 5,500 sq km, have dropped by six metres in the past three years.
Source: Zambians brace for water shortage despite recent rainfall
Category: Zambia, Drought, Africa, Environment, Water, World news, Farming, Global development
