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.
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in Ghana has issued a flood alert as Burkina Faso has notified them that they will be opening the Bagre Dam on August 11, 2026, leading to increased water flow into Ghana through the White Volta River and its tributaries. This could result in rising water levels and potential flooding in communities located along riverbanks and other flood-prone areas.
NADMO has urged residents, farmers, fishermen, herdsmen, and others in vulnerable areas to take immediate action to protect themselves and their property. They recommend moving to safer locations, avoiding activities such as farming, fishing, and grazing animals in river channels and floodplains, and removing valuables, foodstuffs, livestock, and farm equipment from at-risk areas.
The public is also advised not to attempt crossing flooded roads, rivers, streams, or bridges. NADMO's North East Regional Office has emphasized that district offices are intensifying public education and sensitisation efforts, particularly in communities along the White Volta and other vulnerable waterways, and will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates.
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