Floodwaters that inundated parts of Tetegu following the recent spillage from the Weija Dam have receded, allowing residents to resume their daily activities, although authorities continue to discharge water from the dam at reduced levels.
On May 28, hundreds of homes in parts of Weija were submerged after a controlled spillage of the Weija Dam, leaving thousands of residents displaced and forcing many to evacuate their homes.
The spillage was undertaken to release excess water from the dam after water levels exceeded safe operating limits, raising concerns about a potential overflow.
In the aftermath of the flooding, residents have attributed the recurring incidents not only to dam spillages but also to the failure to dredge and open the Densu River estuary before water is discharged from the dam.
According to them, regular desilting of the river and estuary would improve the flow of water into the sea and significantly reduce the risk of flooding during spillage exercises.
Speaking to Citi News on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, a resident who identified himself as Emmanuel said the latest flooding could have been avoided if the estuary had been opened in advance.
“The estuary is the cause of the whole thing. You can see how the community is now. After the estuary was opened, you can see that all the water has entered the sea. All we had to do was open it,” he said.
Emmanuel argued that the area is not naturally susceptible to flooding and can withstand prolonged periods of rainfall without major incidents.
“We demarcated the area very well. In fact, this is not a waterlogged area. It could rain for six days, and there would be no flood. But when they open the dam without informing us to also open the estuary, the place floods,” he added.
Residents are now calling for a more coordinated approach to dam spillage operations, including the timely opening and maintenance of the Densu estuary, to help prevent future flooding in downstream communities.
