Uganda, May 8 -- The National Forest Authority (NFA) and the Ministry of Water and Environment, have warned people living in the lowlands on the shores of river banks and lakes to vacate as a precaution against drowning given that water levels are steadily rising due to ongoing rains.

Mr Issa Katwesigye, the assistant commissioner of Planning at the Ministry of Water and Environment, said as of last week, the ministry registered the highest water levels ever recorded on Lake Victoria.

He explained that neighbouring countries like Kenya have been receiving heavy rains lately, which have greatly contributed to the rising of Lake Victoria levels.

The lake is shared by East African countries, including Uganda.

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