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Originally published by Capital Newstop
April 29, 2026
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Interior Ministry Issues Overflow Alert for Seven Forks Dams, Urges Tana River Residents to Move to Higher Ground
Water levels along the Tana River are expected to begin rising steadily starting April 29, with projections indicating that by May 1, low-lying areas in the lower basin and the Tana Delta could begin experiencing early flooding. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalf..
✨ Key Highlights
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has issued an overflow alert for the Seven Forks dams due to heavy rainfall upstream, warning residents along the Lower Tana River to move to higher ground.
- Residents in the Tana Delta and other low-lying areas are at high risk of flooding, particularly between May 2 and May 3.
- The Ministry of Interior is urging immediate precautionary measures, including relocating to higher ground and securing belongings.
- Controlled water releases are ongoing, but further releases may be necessary if rainfall persists, intensifying the flood risk in towns like Garissa, Hola, and Garsen.
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