Climate Changed

Water Levels at World’s Biggest Dam Sink to Two-Decade Low

  • Zambia, Zimbabwe rely on Kariba for nearly half their power
  • Late start to region’s rainy season raises further concerns

Photographer: Jekesai Njikizana/AFP via Getty Images

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The Kariba dam has plunged to its lowest level since 1996, raising further risks to the hydropower plants that Zimbabwe and Zambia depend on for nearly half of their power.