There is relief on the horizon for farmers in the Upper East region who are affected by the perennial flooding caused by the spillage of the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso.
President Nana Akufo-Addo disclosed on Thursday in Parliament while delivering his third State of the Nation Address that there are plans in place to avert the perennial flooding.
“In the short-term, desilting of the White Volta will be undertaken this year, in conjunction with discussions with the Burkinabes to regulate the flow of the spillage, and mitigate its impact,” he announced.
The spillage of the Bagre Dam has over the years resulted in the constant loss of lives and property over the years.
Eleven districts that are affected in the Northern region includes Karaga, East Gonja, Nanumba South, Tolon Kumbungu, Bole, West Gonja, Savelugu, Nanton, East Manprusi, Yendi, and West Mamprusi. Related: Villagers flee, farmers furious, farms flattened over another Bagre dam spillage In the Upper East region, Bawku West, Binduri and Talensi districts will be affected, while in Upper West Region, Nandom, Lawra, Nadowli and Wa West districts will be affected. Nkwanta North, Krachi East, Krachi West and Krachi Nchumuru districts in the Northern Volta will be affected and Afram Plains North and Afram Plains South districts in the Eastern region will also be affected.DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
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