Bagre Dam spill expected from August 11 if reservoir reaches trigger level – Water Resources Commission
The Water Resources Commission (WRC) has alerted stakeholders and residents living along the White Volta River that controlled spillage from Burkina Faso’s Bagre Dam could begin on Tuesday, August 11, if the reservoir reaches its trigger level.
The Water Resources Commission (WRC) has warned that controlled spillage from Burkina Faso’s Bagre Dam might commence on August 11 if the reservoir reaches its trigger level. The alert was issued to stakeholders and residents residing along the White Volta River. According to a public notice from the WRC, SONABEL, the operators of Bagre Dam, reported that the dam's reservoir stood at 232.93 metres as of August 4, with 62.77% of the dam being filled.
The WRC has asked communities along the White Volta River and nearby regions to prepare for the potential spillage and to follow safety instructions from local authorities and other relevant state agencies. The WRC intends to keep track of the situation and issue further alerts if needed.
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