Spilled water from Weija Dam displaces over 1,000 residents

Weija Dam Spillage: ‘I Have Been Swimming for Days’ — Ahmed Shaib Appeals for Urgent Support

The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has called for urgent government intervention to support residents displaced by severe flooding caused by the controlled spillage of the Weija Dam. Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, May 28, 2026, the MP described the situation in affected communities as devastating, revealing that he had personally spent days helping residents evacuate from floodwaters. “Mr. Speaker, it hasn’t been e…

Hundreds of homes submerged as GWCL spills excess water from Weija Dam

Following the decision by the GWCL to release excess water from the Weija Dam, homes have been submerged. Residents in surrounding areas are urged to exercise extreme caution.

Weija residents forced to flee as rising floods submerge homes

Fear has deepened among Weija residents after the Ghana Water Company opened the dam spill gates, forcing many to flee as homes and cars become submerged.

GWL begins controlled spillage at Weija Dam as water level exceeds 48 feet

By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana Water Limited (GWL), has begun a controlled release of excess water from the Weija Dam, after water levels rose above safe operating limits. Water levels rising above safe operating limits for any dam raise concerns about potential overflow or damage to the dam’s structure. Residents in downstream communities have been urged to move away from flood-prone areas as authorities monitor the situation and manage water …

Ghana Water to open spill gates of Weija Dam over rising water levels, urges immediate evacuation

Ghana Water Limited has announced the controlled spillage of excess water from the Weija Dam following a sharp rise in water levels beyond the maximum operating threshold. According to the company, the water level in the dam has risen above 48 feet, compelling management to open all spill gates to protect the structural integrity and safety of the facility.

Spilled water from Weija Dam displaces over 1,000 residents

3news' Michael Ogbodu reported that a few hours earlier, an entire stretch was bare land, but hours after the spillage of the Weija Dam, the entire area was submerged.