Residents living downstream of the dam have been asked to evacuate as a precautionary measure
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has begun a controlled spillage of the Weija Dam due to rising water levels brought on by the onset of the rainy season.
In a statement issued by the company’s Head of Communications, Stanley Martey, GWL warned residents living downstream of the dam to evacuate as a precautionary measure.
As of the latest update, the water level of the dam has reached 45 feet—just two feet below the maximum safe operating threshold of 47 feet.
Officials report that the water level is steadily rising and is being monitored hourly to prevent any potential disaster.
“To safeguard the structural integrity of the dam and prevent flooding, we have initiated minimal spillage,” the statement read.
GWL emphasized the importance of early action and urged residents in vulnerable communities to heed warnings from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and other emergency response agencies.
The Ga West Municipal Assembly has been directed to desilt the estuary and clear refuse along the river course to ensure the smooth flow of excess water into the sea.
Communities most at risk include Tetegu, Oblogo, Pambros Salt, Lower McCarthy Hill, Lower Weija, Bojo Beach, Adakope, and nearby settlements.
GWL has informed all relevant stakeholders, including NADMO, National Security, traditional leaders, opinion leaders, and property owners in the affected areas.
Management is calling on the public to cooperate fully with the exercise to avoid a recurrence of past flood disasters linked to dam spillage.
Residents are also urged to follow safety instructions issued by the Municipal Assembly to ensure their well-being.
