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According to the Volta River Authority (VRA), GHC 1.5 million worth of medicines have been given to some of the communities that have been flooded as a result of the spillovers of the Akosombo and Kpong Dams.
The VRA claims that personnel from its Environmental section are assisting the victims in the impacted communities by providing them with relief.
“We will continue to ensure that we deliver help to all those who are affected, including those who are in safe havens and those living with friends and family. At a press conference in Accra to inform the public of the VRA’s current efforts to address the effects of the dam spillage, Ing. Obeng Kenzo, Deputy CEO, Operations & Engineering, stated that the hospital team is also in the community assisting with health concerns and attempting to bring relief in this situation.
Added him: The settlements have also received large water tanks. To fill these tanks, we are bringing water in from the nearby settlements. People can also sip sachet water, which is also provided.
Additionally, with the Ministry of Energy’s assistance, we were able to import roughly 5,000 solar lamps, which were distributed to the impacted towns and safe havens without electricity. We will remain in the impacted areas for the duration of the time to ensure that the aid arrives. To date, the various villages have received roughly 40 portable toilets from us.
According to Ing. Obeng Kenzo, people in the impacted communities have received food supplies and ingredients so they may prepare meals and take care of themselves.
A controlled leakage of the Akosombo Dam was started by the Volta River Authority (VRA) about a fortnight ago as a result of a steady rise in water levels upstream, which was mostly the result of heavy rains.
To save the dam’s structural integrity and avert potential catastrophes, this step was essential.
However, this spillage’s unexpected negative externalities have caused hardship and suffering for the people who live close to Volta Lake.
Several fishing towns have experienced devastating flooding as a result of the rising water levels. Homes have been flooded, fish cages holding large numbers of fish have been carried away, and many fish have died from shock and extreme turbidity.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
