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 the allocation of significant water resources for sugar plantations are expected to cause substantial environmental damage, specifically affecting Lake Turkana's water levels.