The Weija-Gbawe Municipal Office of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has advised residents living around the Weija dam and its environs to relocate to safer grounds.
This is to prevent the loss of lives and the destruction of property because of the imminent spillage of excess water to save the dam.
The Weija-Gbawe Municipal Director of NADMO, Emmanuel Adu-Boahene in an interview stressed that his outfit had started going round the various communities, especially areas around the downstream, to sensitise people to relocate to avoid disaster.
In a letter dated March 7, 2024, Management of the Ghana Water Company Limited, GWCL stated the water level is gradually rising due to the onset of the rains.
Failure to spill the dam according to GWCL will endanger lives and properties as it will cause potential collapse.
Although GWCL did not categorically state when the exercise will begin, the letter noted the spilling process would commence at a low rate to minimise its downstream impact.
However, the actual rate would be dictated by the incoming flow of water into the dam and the spillage would continue as long as the water level continue to rise.
GWCL has expressed regret for any inconveniences that may arise as a result of the spillage.