The Athi Water Works Development Agency has announced that Karimenu II Dam in Kiambu County has reached full capacity and has started spilling.
In a notice on Wednesday, March 11, the agency explained that the dam is designed to safely release excess water while continuing to operate normally.
“Karimenu II Dam is full and spilling. The dam uses a Labyrinth Weir, which allows controlled spillage even at full capacity, ensuring safety for downstream users,” the notice read.
Athi Water Works also warned residents living near rivers and downstream areas to remain cautious as the excess water flows through the system.
“We urge everyone to exercise caution and avoid riverbanks to ensure safety,” the notice added.
The agency highlighted the importance of the dam in supplying water to several towns and parts of the Nairobi metropolitan area.
“The dam currently holds 22.6 Billion litres of water and supplies over 70 million litres of clean water per day to Ruiru, Juja, Gatundu, Kiambu, Githurai and Nairobi,” the notice further read.
