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August 6, 2026
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Bagre Dam spillage: NADMO urges farmers to harvest crops early as water hits Ghana on 11 August
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Key Points
- NADMO's North East Regional Directorate has cautioned residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate as the Bagre Dam is set to be spilled.
- The spillage by SONABEL Burkina Faso will commence on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
- This event is expected to significantly affect flood-prone areas across the North East, Upper East, Northern, and Savannah Regions of Ghana.
- NADMO strongly advises all persons, including farmers, fishermen, and herdsmen, to evacuate, avoid river channels, and secure valuables.
- Farmers along riverbanks are urged to harvest their produce early, and district NADMO offices are directed to intensify public education and community sensitisation.
Why This Matters
The annual Bagre Dam spillage poses a significant and recurring threat to Northern Ghana, causing widespread flooding that devastates livelihoods and displaces communities. This proactive warning, though for 2026, underscores the critical need for robust disaster preparedness, long-term infrastructure solutions, and effective inter-country cooperation to mitigate the severe socio-economic and humanitarian impacts on the region.
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- Illegal mining (galamsey) is destroying fertile farmlands, threatening the nation's ability to feed its growing population and weakening farming livelihoods.
- Stronger, consistent enforcement of anti-galamsey laws is crucial, ensuring accountability for all involved, including financiers.
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