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  2. Water levels in Zimbabwe's biggest dam too low for power

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    The Zambezi River Authority, which runs the Kariba Dam jointly owned by Zimbabwe and neighboring Zambia, said in a letter dated Nov. 25 that water levels are at a record low and electricity ...

  3. Kariba Dam - Wikipedia

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    The dam was constructed on the orders of the Government of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, a 'federal colony' within the British Empire.The double curvature concrete arch dam was designed by Coyne et Bellier and constructed between 1955 and 1959 by Impresit of Italy [2] at a cost of $135,000,000 for the first stage with only the Kariba South power cavern.

  4. Lake Kariba - Wikipedia

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    Lake Kariba is the world's largest artificial lake and reservoir by volume. It lies 1,300 kilometres (810 mi) upstream from the mouth of the Zambezi river on the Indian Ocean , along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe .

  5. Kariba Gorge - Wikipedia

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    Kariba Gorge is a large, natural gorge through which flowed the Zambezi River on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, Africa. In 1959 the large double arch concrete Kariba Dam was completed, completely filling the gorge and creating the largest man-made lake in the world. [ 1 ]

  6. Icy flood that killed at least 41 in India's northeast was ...

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    India passed a dam safety law in 2021, but Teesta 3 is not on a list of dams whose safety is monitored by India’s top dam regulator. India’s National Disaster Management Agency said Friday ...

  7. Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Power Station - Wikipedia

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    The dam to supply the reservoir with water will be a 181 metres (594 ft) tall arch-gravity type. [ 3 ] The project is being implemented by the Zambezi River Authority , a bi-national organization mandated to operate, monitor and maintain the Kariba Dam complex as well as exploit the full potential of the Zambezi River.

  8. Kariba, Zimbabwe - Wikipedia

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    As a result, its population has stagnated to fewer than 30,000 inhabitants today. [15] Another challenge to the town, is the increasingly outdated infrastructure, particularly Kariba Dam. Years of under-investment threaten the longevity of the dam and its ability to generate power, posing a challenge to the economies of Zambia and Zimbabwe. [15]

  9. 15 holiday gifts for dementia patients and caregivers ...

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    6. Music playlists can be compiled with your loved one’s favorite artists and songs. 7. Comfy, loose-fitting clothing, like sweatsuits, slip-on shirts, night gowns, bathrobes and lace-free shoes ...