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.”

In Cape Town, 'Day Zero' is coming very soon - the day the water runs out

Johannesburg: Cape Town, South Africa's second-largest city, is facing its worst drought in a century, with its water supply expected to run dry April 21.

Residents of Cape Town wait in line to collect drinking
water from a mountain spring collection point.

They're calling it "Day Zero." In this city of 4 million, people will have to line up in the streets at just 200 water stations. The police and army will enforce a limit of 25 litres per person and adopt measures to control crowds. Some experts believe evacuations will be necessary.

Read Robyn Dixon’s story in today’s Melbourne Age - “In Cape Town, 'Day Zero' is coming very soon - the day the water runs out.”