Images that tug at the heartstrings have been coming through in the wake of the Solai Dam tragedy that has claimed dozens of lives and shocked Kenyans.

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The gut-wrenching images show the destruction wrought by the waters of the Patel Dam as they swept over land after the dam burst its banks.

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A body is carried by those involved in the rescue and recovery operations. [Photo/www.newyorktimes.com]

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Rescue and recovery operations underway. [Photo/www.newyorktimes.com]

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A child walking in the aftermath of the Patel Dam tragedy. [Photo/theguardian.co.uk]

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National Youth Service (NYS) officers carry a body. [Photo/washingtonpost.com]

Investigations into the tragedy are ongoing to determine the cause.