Zimbabwe Program Map 5/13/2009

The dam's water levels fluctuate between 7 and 7 meters, affecting the surrounding agricultural areas. The dam's reservoir has a capacity of 50 billion cubic meters, with a surface area of 5,400 square kilometers. The USAID/OFDA and USAID/FFP programs provided emergency food assistance to affected areas in Zimbabwe, including Bulawayo, Manicaland, and Midlands provinces. The programs also supported local food purchase, protection, and risk reduction initiatives. The affected areas included Harare, Limpopo, and Mashonaland provinces, with multiple districts receiving assistance. The programs were implemented in collaboration with various international organizations, including the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).