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Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>The Volta River Authority (VRA) has officially ended the controlled spillage of the Akosombo Dam.<\/b><\/p>\n

In a statement, the Corporate Affairs and External Relations Unit of VRA, said there would be no more spillage of the Dam.<\/p>\n

The spillage, which started on September 15, 2023, was intensified for three weeks to protect the integrity of the Dam.<\/p>\n

As a result, severe flooding occurred in eight districts across three regions \u2013 Asuogyaman, Shai Osudoku, North Tongu, Central Tongu, South Tongu, Anlo, Keta Municipal, Ketu South Municipal, and Ada East.<\/p>\n

This has resulted in the displacement of approximately 39,000 residents and the loss of submerged farmlands.<\/p>\n

The statement said despite the end of the spillage, relief operations and the rehabilitation of impacted communities would continue to restore lives and livelihoods.<\/p>\n

The statement expressed gratitude to government agencies and other stakeholders for their support in aiding communities affected by the recent spillage.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Ghana<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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