Nairobi Water Announces 35% Water Supply Reduction, Warns of Longer Rationing

Nairobi residents are set to experience longer water rationing periods following the reduction of water levels at Ndakaini Dam.

In a notice on Monday, November 9, Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company said Ndakaini Dam, which serves as the principal source of water for Nairobi, has experienced a significant decline in storage levels following below-average rainfall across its catchment area.

The company noted that the reduction in water levels has necessitated a temporary reduction in water abstraction to preserve the available reserves and ensure continued supply over the coming months.

“Thika / Ndakaini Dam, the principal source of water for Nairobi and its surrounding areas, has experienced a significant decline in storage levels following below-average rainfall within its catchment area.

“The reduced inflows have necessitated a temporary reduction in water abstraction to preserve available reserves and ensure continued supply over the coming months,” read the notice in part.

Source: Nairobi Leo