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Nanok, Lonyangapuo worried over imminent Turkwel Dam spill over

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By  Sammy Lutta

Correspondent

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • The governors stated that the water levels have reached 1,143 metres above sea level.
  • Governor Nanok said that with the ongoing heavy rains in the area, they are starring at a major disaster.
  • He called on the national government to urgently meet with relevant stakeholders over the matter.

Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok and his West Pokot counterpart John Lonyangapuo have raised concerns over imminent spill over of water at Turkwel Dam.

The dam, which is used to generate hydroelectric power, has exceeded its record water level mark since it was built in 1980s.

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