According to the Water Resource Authority (WRA), the lake had recorded the highest water levels in two years occasioned by the rains mainly around Nyandarua, which is the lake’s catchment area.
Data from the authority shows the lake levels currently stand at 1889.35m above sea level (ASL) with projections that this would continue to rise.
Sub-county regional manager Geoffrey Mworia said there were indications that the levels could rise further and flood neighbouring flower farms and hotels.
He said that by January 1, water levels in the lake stood at 1887.76m ASL but this had dropped to 1887.42m ASL by February 26.
“The lake levels have since then risen sharply and if the rains continue we expect institutions neighbouring the lake to be flooded.”
