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Climate change-related droughts have resulted in a significant drop in water levels on Lake Kariba to the point where there is no longer enough water for hydropower generation.

The lake, which is shared by Zambia and Zimbabwe, is on the Zambezi River, one of Africa’s main rivers whose catchment areas have suffered from climate change-related droughts over the past few years.

The southern African region is currently reeling from the effects of a severe El Nino-induced drought.  These droughts and heightened evaporation from increased heat have caused the lake’s water levels to drop to record lows.

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