Ghana Water Ltd to Resume Weija Dam Spillage from September 9
Ghana Water Ltd says rising water levels at the Weija Dam have reached 45.2 feet, prompting precautionary spillage and an urgent call for downstream residents to evacuate.
- Weija Dam to resume spillage on September 9
- Water level rises to 45.2 feet, nearing the 46-foot threshold
- Downstream residents urged to evacuate and stay alert
Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has announced plans to resume spillage at the Weija Dam from Wednesday, September 9, 2026, following a significant rise in the dam’s water level.
The company said the water level has risen to 45.2 feet, driven by heavy rains upstream and continued rainfall across the Densu River catchment and its tributaries.
With the level approaching the 46-foot threshold, GWL said the spillage is being undertaken as a precautionary measure to protect the dam and surrounding communities.
GWL has urged residents living downstream of the dam to evacuate ahead of the spillage and remain alert to official safety and evacuation directives.
Communities likely to be affected include Tetegu, Oblogo, Pambros Salt, Lower McCarthy Hill, Lower Weija, Bojo Beach and Ada Kopey, as well as surrounding areas.
The company has called on NADMO, the District Assembly, traditional authorities, Assembly Members, resident associations and other stakeholders to take precautionary measures and prepare for possible evacuations.
GWL said it is closely monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updates, stressing that the safety of residents remains its top priority.
