VRA serve notice of a possible spillage of Akosombo, Kpong dams

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has served notice of a possible spillage of the Akosombo and Kpong dams in the coming days.

In a statement released by the company and sighted by Plan B News, indicated that there is a consistent high rise in the dams, which would require a spillage in order to maintain their integrity.

“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”, portions of the release read.