NADMO sounds flood alert ahead of Bagre Dam spillage
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has begun preparations to mitigate possible flooding in the North East Region following notification from Burkina Faso that the Bagre Dam will be opened from Tuesday, August 11, 2026. NADMO urged residents, farmers, fishermen, herdsmen, and other persons operating in vulnerable areas to take immediate precautionary measures to safeguard lives and property. The NADMO North East Regional Office stated, "The authorities responsible for the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso have officially notified Ghana that the Bagre Dam will be spilt from Tuesday, 11th August, 2026."
The planned spillage is expected to increase the volume of water entering Ghana through the White Volta River and its tributaries, potentially raising water levels in communities situated along waterways and other flood-prone locations. NADMO strongly advises all residents, farmers, fishermen, herdsmen, and other persons living or working along riverbanks and low-lying areas to take precautionary measures. The increased downstream flow could result in rising water levels and flooding, particularly in communities along the White Volta and its tributaries. The organization consequently advised people living in vulnerable locations to relocate to safer areas.
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NADMO has issued a flood alert for Ghana's North East Region as Burkina Faso prepares to spill the Bagre Dam. This annual event could significantly
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