Volta River Authority (VRA) Finishes Spillage Of Akosombo Dam

The Volta River Authority (VRA) finishes its spillage of the Akosombo Dam. This is broadcasted by a statement issued by the Authority on October 30, 2023.

“The Volta River Authority (VRA wishes to inform the public, particularly residents living along the Lower Volta River and its environs that the controlled spillage from the Akosombo dam, which began on September 15, 2023, has ended,” said the statement.

According to the VRA, although, the spillage has been ended, it is as yet committed to its alleviation and rehabilitation efforts until lives and vocations are restored.

It also acknowledged the various government agencies and stakeholders for their help to the impacted communities.

VRA started the spilling of abundance water because of rising levels of the Akosombo and Kpong Hydro Dams in September.

Weeks after the spillage started, many residents living along the Lower Volta Basin lost their homes and farms to the floods caused by the spillage.

In all, nine districts were affected by the spillage.

North of 26,000 individuals according to the National Disaster Management Organization (NaDMO) were displaced and delivered destitute.

Vibrant communities of Battor, Tefle, Mepe, Sogakope, Adidome, and Anlo were all lowered underwater.

Tales of distraction of properties have risen up out of the South, Central, and North Tongu districts of the Volta Region, where the devastation had been exceptionally serious.

Some institutions and individuals have since introduced support items to residents.

President Akufo-Addo, Vice President Dr Mahama Bawumia, and other political figures have also visited the communities.

The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Minority caucus have also extended a helping hand to the people in question.

Meanwhile, the Authority has initiated a major disinfection and fumigation exercise in communities affected by the flood.

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“The VRA contracted Zoomlion to carry out fumigation and decontamination exercises in the areas where the water has receded significantly to make it safe for habitation again. So essentially we have the assembly represented by the safety officer, a representative from the traditional council, and a chief executive, and the intention is to go to the areas we’ve inspected and we want them to be dry for them to start some form of decontamination of the place,” he said.