@pulseghana: The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in the Weija-Gbawe Municipality has urged residents living along the Weija Dam spillway to move to higher ground immediately after the dam’s management opened its spill gates to release excess water. According to NADMO, heavy inflows from the Nsawam area have caused water levels in the Weija Dam reservoir to rise close to its maximum capacity. To prevent damage to the dam, management has opened three spill gates, each releasing water at 30 inches with high intensity. The agency warned that the controlled spillage is expected to cause flooding in several communities downstream of the dam and advised residents not to delay their evacuation. “Residents must leave low areas immediately. Don’t wait to see the water. Move to higher ground,” NADMO said in its public notice. The organisation also appealed to residents to help alert vulnerable people, including the elderly, children, and those without access to mobile phones, by checking on neighbours and ensuring everyone receives the warning. Residents leaving their homes have been advised to carry only essential belongings, including identification documents, medicines, mobile phones, chargers, cash, and other important documents, preferably packed in waterproof bags. NADMO further warned residents never to attempt to walk or drive through floodwaters.”Avoid crossing floodwaters. Six inches of moving water can knock a person down, while two feet of water can carry away a vehicle,” the agency cautioned. Communities expected to be affected by the dam spillage include Tetegu, Weija, SCC, Old Barrier, Oblogo, Mallam Junction, Aplaku, Bortianor, parts of Dansoman, and parts of Sampah. Read more on our website #PulseNews

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Monday 29 June 2026 16:11:53 GMT