Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has announced plans to resume spillage at the Weija Dam from Wednesday, September 9, 2026, following a significant rise in the dam’s water level.
According to the company, the water level at the dam has risen to 45.2 feet, driven by heavy rains upstream of the dam as well as continued rainfall within the catchment area of the Densu River and its tributaries.
GWL said the current water level is approaching the 46-foot threshold, prompting the decision to resume controlled spillage as a precautionary measure to safeguard the integrity and safety of the dam.
The company has consequently urged all residents living downstream of the Weija Dam to evacuate the area ahead of the spillage and take the necessary precautions to protect lives and property.
“Residents must remain alert, follow official evacuation directives, and avoid activities that may expose them to danger,” GWL said in a public notice.
GWL identified several downstream communities that are likely to be affected by the spillage, while stressing that the list is not exhaustive.
They include Tetegu, Oblogo, Pambros Salt, Lower McCarthy Hill, Lower Weija, Bojo Beach and Ada Kopey, as well as surrounding communities.
The company has called on residents in these areas to take the warning seriously and make the necessary arrangements to relocate to safer locations before the situation escalates.
GWL has also appealed to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), District Assemblies, traditional authorities, Assembly Members, residents’ associations and other relevant stakeholders to activate precautionary measures and prepare for possible evacuation exercises.
The company said coordinated action among the relevant authorities and affected communities would be critical to minimising the risk to lives and property.
GWL further urged residents to avoid activities around waterways and other areas that could expose them to danger during the spillage.
The company said it is closely monitoring the water level at the Weija Dam and will continue to provide updates on developments.
It reiterated that the safety of residents remains its priority and called for public cooperation with authorities and emergency responders.
The latest announcement comes amid continued rainfall in parts of the Greater Accra Region and the Densu River catchment, raising concerns about possible flooding in communities downstream of the dam.
GWL therefore advised residents and stakeholders to remain vigilant and comply with official safety and evacuation directives as the September 9 spillage approaches.
By 1960news.com
