The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) has provided assurance that it has organized plans to receive additional relief supplies for the residents affected by the overflow of the Akosombo Dam.

In recent days, hundreds of residents in Mepe, located within the North Tongu and Central Tongu Constituencies, have been displaced due to this situation.

NADMO is actively facilitating the relocation of affected individuals to safer areas, while the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is also making vigorous efforts to ensure the well-being and safety of the residents.

The Central Tongu NADMO Coordinator, Bright Sedem, revealed in an interview with the media that they are collaborating with the Volta River Authority (VRA) to secure more relief items.

He emphasized their commitment to assisting all those affected, stating, “the whole island moved to this place, we don’t want anybody to be there again. And we moved all those who are in Siamekome, and some have voluntarily evacuated themselves, and gathered in the house, and we have taken data of those. VRA is not only looking at Central Tongu. North and South Tongu are all part of it. The Deputy Director for VRA and the DG for NADMO informed us yesterday, October 11, that what they brought was the first phase, there will be more coming. They want to cushion the people based on how the entire thing is going. Our understanding is that this is just the beginning, more will come.

The residents of Mepe in the North Tongu district of the Volta Region are facing a severe crisis due to the spillage of the Akosombo Dam, which has led to the flooding of their homes.

This overflow has resulted in significant losses, with people struggling to protect their personal belongings and relocating to higher ground for safety. The community is grappling with the disruption of essential services, as both water and electricity supply have been disrupted.

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