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The Patel Dam kills 34, several people still missing (Photos)

Patel Dam in Solai, Nakuru County.

The one-acre Patel Dam broke its banks on Wednesday night following heavy rains pounding the region leaving behind a trail of deaths and destruction.

The one acre dam broke its dam Wednesday night at around 7PM.

By 5 P.M the death toll had hit 48 with several people still missing and many left homeless following extensive damage caused to homes, schools and businesses.

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