Harsh drought predicted for Botswana

Gaborone Dam.PIC.KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
Gaborone Dam.PIC.KAGISO ONKATSWITSE

Botswana may be headed for its worst drought with meteorologists predicting the worst drought the region has had in 34 years.

There is no redemption in sight for Gaborone, Bokaa and Nnywane Dams, which are headed for their worst dry spells as we approach the next rainy season,

The situation could even be worst than before for the greater Gaborone residents with northern dams such as Ntimbale, Letsibogo, Shashe, not expected to fill up due to poor rains predicted across the country.

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