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March 21, 2026
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Flood alert issued over Nairobi Dam rising water levels

Flood alert issued over Nairobi Dam rising water levels

The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has issued a warning to residents living downstream of Nairobi Dam that they face an imminent flood risk due to rising water levels in the reservoir, which may breach its embankment. In a notice, the WRA Sub-Regional Coordinator for Nairobi, No..

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A flood alert has been issued for residents downstream of the Nairobi Dam due to rising water levels and a structural failure in the earthen barrier, exacerbated by ongoing heavy rainfall.

  • Residents downstream of the Nairobi Dam are warned of imminent flood risk.
  • The WRA Sub-Regional Coordinator for Nairobi, Noel Ndeti, issued the warning.
  • The Kenya Meteorological Department has also issued a heavy rainfall advisory for Nairobi and surrounding areas until Monday morning.

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