The Kintampo Waterfalls (KWF) management has addressed concerns about the recent alteration in the waterfall's color at the well-known tourist attraction. They clarified that the change in appearance is not due to illegal mining activities but is a consequence of substantial rainfall in the region.

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This shift in the waterfall's hue became a topic of public discussion after a video circulated on social media, implying that illegal mining was the cause behind the change in color. However, the management, through an official statement, has attributed the phenomenon to a period of exceptionally heavy rainfall in the region over the past few weeks.

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“Over the past weeks, the region has experienced unusually heavy rainfall, resulting in a significant increase in water inflow to the area. As a result, the river has exceeded its normal banks, causing an overflow. This overflow carries with it a substantial amount of sediment and debris from upstream, leading to a temporary change in the colour of the water.

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“This phenomenon is not uncommon in natural systems and happens annually when heavy rainfall washes soil and sediment into the river, resulting in a brief change in water appearance. Additionally, increased water flow can disturb the natural sediment on the riverbed, which can also affect the water's appearance,” part of the statement added.

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The management of KWF further confirmed that they were made aware of the issue after two tourists went to the location on Thursday, October 5, 2023.They were very clear that there was no relationship at all between the change in water color and the unlawful mining taking place nearby.“This was the case when two tourists visited our facility on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

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We want to state emphatically that this has no connection whatsoever with Illegal mining activities.""We would like to reassure all prospective visitors and tourists that our facility remains in impeccable condition, and we are unwavering in our commitment to providing you with the exceptional experiences we have consistently promised,” the statement added.

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