Ghana threatened by breach of waters from dams

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Over 4,000 residents in Ghana’s southeastern region have been forced to abandon their homes due to widespread flooding caused by the overflowing of the Akosombo Dam

Over 4,000 residents in Ghana’s southeastern region have been forced to abandon their homes due to widespread flooding caused by the overflowing of the Akosombo Dam. This has resulted in the devastating destruction of homes and farmlands along the banks of the River Volta.

The deluge has led to the disruption of essential services, leaving some areas without access to water and electricity. The Ghanaian government confirmed that thousands of people in at least nine districts have been displaced as a direct consequence of the flooding.

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Prior to the inundation, the Volta River Authority had issued advisories urging residents to relocate to higher ground. This recommendation came in response to the rising water levels upstream of the Akosombo Dam, primarily driven by heavy rainfall in the region.