Metolong Dam - Kingdom of Lesotho
Lesotho — the world’s southernmost landlocked country — is uniquely defined by its high-altitude terrain and abundant natural water resources. Despite this, in the early 2000s, communities in the lowlands around the capital, Maseru, faced recurring water shortages. Rapid urban growth, industrial expansion, and climate variability placed mounting pressure on limited potable water infrastructure, threatening public health, economic productivity, and long-term development.