Africa dam bursts: Experts say dams no longer fit for purpose

At least five dams in Africa have burst following heavy rains in recent years but many more are in need of repair.
Environment scientists in Kenya say the changing weather conditions are putting a strain on water reservoirs.
More than 40 people died in May 2018, after a dam collapse in Kenya's Rift valley.

Survivors in the town of Solai have been recalling the tragic incident.

Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports.


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[diazvirdani]

*Kenya🇰🇪 have border disputes with South Sudan.*
make border agreement & keep peace!

[YASM-im]

And just 3 days ago a dam in Nigeria collapsed 😢

[coleengoodell]

Blaming the original builders of these dams, rather than taking responsibility for the fact that they weren't properly maintained or inspected regularly, is very telling of the so called leader who blamed the original builders. Some of these dams were also built without foreknowledge of the consequences of it changing the landscape and natural habitats or even the long term needs of the populations there. They were convienient at the time for this or that reason.
I can't and won't rage against nature or natural disasters. Let's just hope in the future we build or rebuild for a more sustainable planet.

[EasyTravel-Hotel]

Un terrain solide sous nos pieds, un soutien dans nos cœurs.Des soins communautaires, des cœurs compatissants.

[abashwiligee]

Solai is in Nakuru county, Rift valley region

[AhJodie]

What that man is saying is it is caused a lot by what else has been done, like removing trees, which hold the ground more stable and use the water. All dams will eventually collapse over time, Maintenace is important, or removal before harm is done.

[AntiZionism-not-AntiSemetic]

Thank Israel for the changes in climate and catastrophes throughout surrounding nations. 😢

[mohdrafiuzzaman]

No problem please attemp again and again while be hero in universal

[TheTruthBehindThis]

I will translate government gives money to their nephews who did not even have a education to do the job they eat most of the money and make a dam with 1000 dollars instead of dollar.

[matildaboateng]

Repent, Repent, you must, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Be baptized for the remission of your sins and keep the commandments of God.

Isaiah 24:5-6
The earth is defiled by its people; they have disobeyed the laws, violated the statutes and broken the everlasting covenant.
⁶Therefore a curse consumes the earth; its people must bear their guilt. Therefore earth's inhabitants are burned up, and very few are left.

John 14:15
If you love me keep my commandments. ❤🕊🙏🏽🙏🏽