The Volta River Authority, managers of the Akosombo and Kpong hydroelectric Dams, has suspended their planned controlled spillage of water from the two dams.
According to the power generation company, the suspension is due to a reduction in rainfall in the Volta catchment area over the last past week.
Last week, VRA issued a statement notifying the public especially farmers around the dams of spilling water from the dams as a result of heavy inflows.
However, in an update on Monday, VRA said the inflow of water into the Akosombo Reservoir has subsided to normal levels, therefore, there is no threat to the safety of their dams.
“The planned spillage of water from the Akosombo and Kpong Dams will not be carried out as earlier announced,” the company said.
It, however, asked all persons living along the downstream banks of the two dams of the Volta River to remain alert until the rainy season is over.
VRA assured the public that it would continue to monitor the situation, work with stakeholders and issue updates should further developments occur.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com