At around 9pm 5TH MAY 2018 Patel dam in Solai, Subukia Sub-County burst its banks. The water caused huge destruction of both life and property. The extent of the damage is yet to be ascertained.
The County Government of Nakuru, Kenya Red Cross and the local leadership are coordinating rescue operations.
The county dispatched ambulances to the scene to aid in evacuation of victims.

Already 48 bodies have recovered