Following a consistent rise in the Akosombo resevoir, the Volta River Authority (VRA) has announced that there may be a possible spillage of both the Akosombo and Kpong dams.
The controlled spillage is scheduled to take effect on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
According to the Authority, the spillage is necessary to maintain the integrity of the dams.
In a statement, VRA said “we have observed a consistent high rise in the Akosombo reservoir elevation over the past few weeks. If the current situation persists, it may result in the possible controlled spilling from the Akosombo and Kpong dams from November 1, 2022, to maintain the integrity of the Dam.”
“The reservoir elevation on October 25, 2022, is 273.70 feet and is expected to reach the maximum operational level of 276 feet in the next 11 days if the rate of inflow continues”, the statement further added.
Management of the Authority assured the general public of their safety noting that emergency preparedness plans are in the pipeline and emergency notification forms will be used for subsequent updates on the spill event.
POSSIBLE CONTROLLED SPILLAGE FROM THE AKOSOMBO AND KPONG DAMS – MINS. OF ENERGY & 16 ORS 
