For example, the damming of the Omo river by the Gilgel Gibe III Dam together with the plan to use 30% to 50% of the water for sugar plantations will create significant environmental problems. Up to 50% of Lake Turkana's water capacity will be lost.
The construction of the Gilgel Gibe III Dam on the Omo River and plans to use 30% to 50% of the river's water for sugar plantations are expected to cause significant environmental problems, including a substantial reduction in Lake Turkana's water resources.