Study: Rising Lake Naivasha levels due to rains

Birds perch atop a partly submerged structure in Lake Naivasha following a sharp rise in water levels in the lake. Research shows heavy rains in the last four years caused the high water levels. [PHOTO: ANTONY GITONGA/STANDARD]

NAKURU COUNTY: A research into the sharp rise in water levels in various lakes in the county has scientifically proven that heavy rains led to the rare phenomena that has baffled many.

A study commissioned by the Kenya Water Towers (KWT) and carried by various experts from the Government arrived at the decision after a five-month study.