Lights out, diesel generator on. Michael Voack is already familiar with this. He can set his watch by it. Just a few steps down the garden, the green lawn of the Waterberry Lodge flows into the Zambezi River. The electricity that gave Zambia its name is also an important source of energy. Zambia generates more than 80 percent of its needs with hydropower. But there was once again far too little rain in the months of November to April. As a result, the Zambezi and its tributary, the Kafue, are flowing narrowly in their beds, the water levels in the reservoirs and dams are historically low, and power outages are the order of the day.
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