Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has initiated a controlled spillage of excess water from the Weija Dam following a steady rise in water levels prompted by the onset of the rainy season. The company issued an early warning to residents and stakeholders downstream, urging immediate precautionary measures to avert potential disasters.
According to a press statement released by GWL, the dam is currently at 45 feet—just two feet below the maximum safe operating level of 47 feet. With the water level rising steadily, management has commenced minimal spillage to preserve the dam’s structural integrity.
“This is a proactive measure to ensure safety and prevent any catastrophe,” the statement noted. “The situation is being monitored on an hourly basis.”
Residents living downstream, particularly in low-lying communities such as Tetegu, Oblogo, Pambros Salt, Lower McCarthy Hill, Lower Weija, Bojo Beach, and Adakope, have been advised to evacuate as a precaution. The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), National Security, local chiefs, opinion leaders, and institutions with assets in the area have all been notified.
The Ga West Municipal Assembly has also been called upon to desilt the estuary and remove refuse along the river’s course to allow for a smooth discharge of excess water into the sea.
GWL emphasized the importance of public cooperation and adherence to safety directives issued by municipal authorities. “We urge all affected residents to remain calm and comply with safety instructions to avoid a repeat of past incidents,” the statement added.
