Do more to ensure the safety of dams and other water reservoirs

The collapsed Patel Dam. [File, Standard]

The collapse of Patel Dam in Solai, Nakuru County, caused deaths and injuries, massive destruction of property and loss of livelihoods.

While the culprit is overflowing that resulted in floods, it has to be asked whether the regulators used all the legislative and regulatory devices at their disposal - in a satisfactory and timely manner - to either prevent or mitigate the risks of collapse.