Kenya: Interior Ministry Issues Overflow Alert for Seven Forks Dams, Urges Tana River Residents to Move to Higher Ground

Author: allafrica.comPublished on: April 29, 2026Country: Kenya
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Kenya: Interior Ministry Issues Overflow Alert for Seven Forks Dams, Urges Tana River Residents to Move to Higher Ground

The Kenyan Ministry of Interior has issued an urgent flood warning for residents along the Tana River due to rising water levels in the Seven Forks dams caused by heavy rainfall. Authorities warned that water levels are expected to continue rising, with a peak risk period identified between May 2 and May 3. Residents are strongly urged to take precautionary measures, including moving to higher ground and following local authorities' instructions.

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