Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has begun a controlled spillage of the Weija Dam due to rising water levels brought on by the onset of the rainy season.
In a statement issued by the company's Head of Communications, Stanley Martey, GWL warned residents living downstream of the dam to evacuate as a precautionary measure.
As of the latest update, the water level of the dam has reached 45 feet-just two feet below the maximum safe operating threshold of 47 feet.
Officials report that the water level is steadily rising and is being monitored hourly to prevent any potential disaster. "To safeguard the structural integrity of the dam and prevent flooding, we have initiated minimal spillage," the statement read.
