Located on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, Victoria Falls has very low water levels. At the end of March, the water level recorded at Victoria Falls, which usually gives rise to a superb natural spectacle, was very low.
It was 75% lower than the same period last year. This is not the first time that such a situation has been observed. Already in 2019, the famous falls had suffered an unprecedented drought and had reached their lowest level since 1996. They are listed as a UNESCO world heritage site and attract around a million visitors each year. For the surrounding areas, this drop in water levels is alarming. Indeed, the fishing sector finds itself directly threatened with the drop in water levels. According to a recent press release from the NGO ActionAid, fishing communities are seriously impacted by the drought caused by the El Nio phenomenon. Zimbabwe even declared a state of disaster and requested two billion dollars to fight hunger. The situation continued to be critical in mid-April, according to the Zambezi River Authority.