More rains are anticipated in the lower Volta basin area, where many people have been forced to flee because of the Akosombo Dam’s spillover of water, the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMeT) has warned.
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and other organisations have thus been requested by the agency to make an attempt to evacuate people to safe regions.
Flood victims should follow NADMO’s instructions and migrate right away, according to Felicity Ahafianyo, Head of Central Analysis and Forecasting for GMeT, in order to minimise risks.
Rain is still expected in North Tongu and its surroundings. Rain is still expected across the lower Volta basin area between today and October 23rd, she said.
“From our perspective, I believe we will also add our voice to the call for our brothers and sisters to migrate and to pay attention to the NADMO, VRA, and other authorities. They ought to migrate to a more secure area, she continued.
A significant upheaval is currently affecting residents of Mepe in the North Tongu district and several locations in the Volta region.
People had to move to higher land for safety when the recent leakage of the Akosombo Dam caused their homes to flood, causing severe damages.
The Volta River Authority (VRA) decided to release excess water from the Akosombo and Kpong hydroelectric dams, which resulted in this tragic predicament. Although necessary for the stability of the dam, the shift has presented a number of difficulties for the Mepe hamlet and its surroundings.
Farms, homes, and even cemeteries are currently under water due to flooding. As a result of the flooding, supplies of electricity and water have been interrupted. Residents consequently find themselves coping with the flooding’s complex effects.
The Volta River Authority (VRA) claims that spillage is necessary since both dams were quickly filled to capacity by upstream rains. Engineers at VRA have stressed the crucial significance of maintaining water levels within the dams to avoid potential dam failure despite the fact that they are hydroelectric structures.
It is believed that this controlled spillage is necessary to protect the dams’ structural integrity.
