The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in the Upper East Region has indicated that the full impact of the Bagre Dam spillage is yet to be experienced.
This follows reports of extensive flooding of farmlands along the Kubore River in the Upper East Region, caused by heavy rainfall coinciding with the dam’s spillage.
In an interview on Accra-based Citi FM, Upper East Regional Director of NADMO, Jerry Asamane, clarified that the submersion of the farmlands was mainly due to the rainfall rather than the dam’s spillage.
He stressed that the most significant effects of the dam’s spillage are still expected.
Mr Asamane assured the public that NADMO is closely monitoring the situation and has taken steps to minimize potential damage and ensure residents’ safety.
“We are at the sensitisation stage and helping people to get out of the riverbanks. The radio stations have given us also the opportunity. We have bought airtime, and we have spoken…But the real impact of the Bagre Dam has not yet been felt as people are saying.
“They let out water early on just to reduce the pressure on the walls of the dam. Yes, those waters came down and we are realising that water levels are increasing but the water from the Bagre dam has not yet flooded the place,” he explained.
Latest Stories
-
Investors don’t find Ghana’s oil field or upstream sector attractive anymore – Nana Amoasi VII
50 mins -
We’ll not accept these unscrupulous acts – Kwesi Kwarteng on alleged distribution of expired rice to SHSs
59 mins -
Frimpong Manso wins NASCO Coach of the Month award for October
2 hours -
Kotoko’s Albert Amoah wins NASCO POTM for October
2 hours -
Paradox of Elitism: Why Ghana’s brightest minds fall short in leadership
2 hours -
EPA, UNESCO to advance plan to guard Lake Bosomtwe from further degradation
2 hours -
The Great Exodus: How Ghana’s best and brightest are trapped in a cycle of modern slavery
2 hours -
Ronica Sings returns with ‘Covenant Keeping God’
2 hours -
The Uneven Path Toward Cheaper Digital Remittances: A Focus on Ghana
3 hours -
Ogagus nominated A&R of the Year at the 2024 Beatz Awards
3 hours -
Is Ghana on the brink of becoming a failed state?
3 hours -
There is no order against The Speaker – Thaddeus Sory
3 hours -
I have observed his good and unifying conduct – Kufuor on Bawumia
3 hours -
Bawumia’s understanding of technology and global trends is what we need as a country – Kufuor
3 hours -
It is the way to go – ex-President Kufuor hails Bawumia railway development plan
3 hours