Since around 2010, Lake Nakuru has experienced unprecedented water level rise, flooding park infrastructure such as roads, lodges, and even the main gate. Scientists link this to increased rainfall, deforestation in upstream catchments, and possibly climate change. The rising water has diluted the lake’s salinity, reducing algae growth and forcing flamingos to migrate. It has also altered the landscape, converting dry woodland into swamp and affecting animal movement. Park management has responded by creating new roads and monitoring ecological impacts. Long-term solutions involve watershed conservation and integrated water management to stabilize the lake’s level and protect wildlife habitats.
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35 days agoWater Level Rise
Since around 2010, Lake Nakuru has experienced unprecedented water level rise, flooding park infrastructure such as roads, lodges, and even the main gate. Scientists link this to increased rainfall, deforestation in upstream catchments, and possibly climate change. The rising water has diluted the lake’s salinity, reducing algae growth and forcing flamingos to migrate. It has also altered the landscape, converting dry woodland into swamp and affecting animal movement. Park management has responded by creating new roads and monitoring ecological impacts. Long-term solutions involve watershed conservation and integrated water management to stabilize the lake’s level and protect wildlife habitats.