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Flood warning issued after Masinga Dam overflows

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Interior PS Raymond Omollo address Journalist when led other government officials at Masinga Dam to ascertain the situation following its Spills over. [Murithi Mugo, Standard]

The government has asked residents of Garissa and Tana River Counties to relocate to higher ground to avoid losses after Masinga dam started spilling owing to heavy rains.

Masinga dam is the main reservoir for the Seven Forks hydropower cascade.

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