The Volta River Authority (VRA) has called on residents, stakeholders, chiefs, security agencies, and the general public to be alert and take necessary precautionary measures to avoid being adversely affected by the spillage from the Bagre Dam any time soon.
In a press release issued by the Corporate Affairs and External Relations Unit of the VRA dated September 5, 2023, the Authority revealed that high inflows into the Bagre Dam have necessitated its spillage.
“SONABEL, the power utility of Burkina Faso, has advised the Volta River Authority that due to high inflows into the Bagre Dam, high reservoir elevations have been recorded, which has necessitated spillage of water from the Bagre Dam“. The statement noted
“Consequently, the water levels of the White Volta River and its tributaries are expected to rise with the spill discharge from the Bagre Dam coupled with high rainfall in the northern parts of the country. This means that areas along the White Volta River, especially, are at a high risk of flooding“. It added
The VRA said it will continue to monitor the situation and provide more information when necessary.
Source: A1radioonline.com|101.1MHz|Gilbert Azeem Tiroog|Ghana
