In Ghana, the Ghana Water Limited has announced a controlled spillage of excess water from the Weija Dam following a sharp rise in water levels caused by heavy rains.

In a statement issued by Stanley Martey, the company’s PR and Communications Director, disclosed that the water level in the dam has risen above the maximum operating level of 48 feet, prompting authorities to open all spill gates to protect the dam's structural integrity.

According to the statement, the controlled spilling exercise is necessary to reduce pressure on the facility and prevent any possible disaster.

“The public may recall that every year during the rainy season, and anytime the water level exceeds 45 feet, Ghana Water Ltd undertakes controlled spilling operations to prevent undue pressure on the dam and avert any potential disaster,” the statement said.

The company further warned that the spillage could continue for months because the Ghana Meteorological Agency has forecast more torrential rains upstream, which are expected to increase water inflows into the dam.

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