Victoria Falls dries to a trickle after worst drought in a century

For decades Victoria Falls, where southern Africa’s Zambezi river cascades down 100 metres into a gash in the earth, have drawn millions of holidaymakers to Zimbabwe and Zambia for their stunning views.

The dry cliffs of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
this week, during the area’s worst drought
in a century, fuelling concerns about climate change.

But the worst drought in a century has slowed the waterfalls to a trickle, fuelling fears that climate change could kill one of the region’s biggest tourist attractions.

While they typically slow down during the dry season, officials said this year had brought an unprecedented decline in water levels.

Read the story from The Guardian - “Victoria Falls dries to a trickle after worst drought in a century.”