A prolonged drought in Southern Africa, exacerbated by the El Niño weather pattern, has led to severe water shortages and food crises in countries like Zambia and Malawi. Water levels at the Kariba Dam are critically low, causing extensive power cuts and a significant drop in maize harvests. Communities are struggling but have found hope through water towers and rationing systems implemented by charities like WaterAid. Access to clean water is crucial for survival and health, and urgent action is needed to address these challenges, especially at COP29. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)