Bagre Dam Spillage: NADMO advises communities along the White Volta River
Published:
3 months ago
Source:
GhanaWeb
The Water Resources Commission has announced that water spillage from Burkina Faso's Bagre Dam began on Monday, August 19, 2024. This spillage is anticipated to cause the White Volta River to flood its banks, posing a serious threat to nearby communities.
"The spillage is expected to make the White Volta River overflow and spread across its usual flood plains," the commission highlighted in a statement. In response, the Director of Communications for the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), George Ayisi has issued a warning to communities along the White Volta River, urging them to take necessary precautions to minimize the potential impact.
"Residents along the White Volta River have been advised to take precautionary measures to prevent severe consequences," he stated. During an interview on GHOne TV, Mr. Ayisi reassured the public that NADMO is fully prepared and has already deployed personnel to the regions likely to be affected.
"NADMO is actively on the ground.