LAKE TANGANYIKA IN TURMOIL

Lake Tanganyika, larger than half of Wales, is more like an inland sea. A recent storm caused severe flooding in Albertville, Congo, leading to deaths and homelessness. The Congolese government is prioritizing aid to provide food and shelter. Many rely on the lake for sustenance, but its vastness poses a flood risk, threatening the very lives it supports.

How is Lake Tanganyika described in terms of its size?

• Larger than half of Wales

• Smaller than a sea

• The same size as Wales

• As small as a pond

What recent event occurred in Albertville due to Lake Tanganyika?

• Severe flooding

• A drought

• A volcanic eruption

• An earthquake

What action has the central Congolese government taken in response to the flooding?

• Built a dam

• Launched a priority operation for aid

• Evacuated the entire town

• Ignored the situation

What is the primary reliance of people living near Lake Tanganyika?

• Fishing and livelihood

• Tourism

• Agriculture

• Mining

What happens when Lake Tanganyika exceeds flood levels?

• It becomes a tourist attraction

• It provides more fish

• It can destroy the lives depending on it

• It creates new land