{
  "id": 234326,
  "title": "Bagré Dam spillage: NADMO warns North East residents of possible flooding from August 11",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/bagre-dam-spillage-nadmo-warns-north-east-residents-of-possible",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-06T18:13:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/bagre-dam-spillage-nadmo-warns-north-east-residents-of-possible-flooding-from-august-11/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has issued a warning to residents living near the White Volta and other flood-prone areas in the North East Region of Ghana. The warning comes as Burkina Faso is set to release water from its Bagré Dam, starting on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. This planned water release is expected to increase the flow of water downstream through the White Volta River and its tributaries, potentially leading to rising water levels in communities situated along riverbanks and low-lying areas.\n\nIn response to this impending situation, NADMO has advised a range of individuals and groups to take necessary precautions to protect their lives and property. These include residents, farmers, fishermen, herdsmen, and other individuals who may be residing or working in vulnerable areas. NADMO has recommended that these residents consider relocating from flood-prone zones to safer locations before the arrival of floodwaters. Farmers have been advised to harvest their crops early if necessary, and all individuals have been cautioned against engaging in activities such as farming, fishing, grazing livestock, or any other actions within river channels and floodplains.\n\nFurthermore, NADMO has urged residents to safeguard their possessions, including valuable items, food supplies, livestock, and farm equipment, by moving them away from areas likely to be affected by the rising water levels. The organization has also advised against crossing flooded roads, rivers, streams, or bridges to minimize the risk of accidents or property damage. The North East Regional NADMO office has directed district offices to intensify public education and awareness campaigns, with a particular focus on communities located along the White Volta and other vulnerable waterways. NADMO remains committed to monitoring the situation closely and will provide further updates as the dam spillage progresses.",
  "summary": "The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has issued a warning to residents in the North East Region of Ghana regarding potential flooding following the scheduled spillage of Burkina Faso’s Bagré Dam on August 11, 2026. The spillage is expected to increase the flow of water downstream into Ghana through the White Volta River and its tributaries, which could lead to rising water levels in communities located along riverbanks and low-lying areas. NADMO has advised residents, farmers, fishermen, and herdsmen to take precautionary measures to protect their lives and property. They are urged to relocate from flood-prone areas to safer locations, harvest crops early if necessary, and avoid any activities within river channels and floodplains. The North East Regional NADMO office has directed district offices to intensify public education and sensitisation campaigns in vulnerable communities, and will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as the dam spillage progresses.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}