Ghana’s state’s largest power generation company, Volta River Authority (VRA), has hinted that it will commence controlled spillage of water from the Akosombo and Kpong Dams in the next few days.
The move is due to the consistent rainfall and consequent rise in the level of water in the Akosombo reservoir.
“As of Tuesday, October 25, 2022, the reservoir elevation stood at 273.70 feet and is expected to reach the maximum operating level of 276 feet in the next week or two if the current rate of inflow continues,” a statement issued by the Corporate Affairs & External Relations Unit of VRA said.
According to VRA, it has duly notified its stakeholders of the intended spillage in line with its Emergency Preparedness Plan and Standard Operating Procedures.
The Authority cautioned residents, especially farmers along the Volta River and downstream of the dams, to be on high alert.
“The VRA will continue to monitor the situation, work with our key stakeholders and issue regular updates to ensure a prompt response to any emergency that may arise,” VRA said.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com