- Global temperature rise above 1.5 degrees Celsius and the impact of fossil fuels are being monitored regarding the Earth and the Amazon.
- Global warming is driving extreme weather events, including a surge in floods, as of May 28, 2026.
Dam spillage at Weija Dam caused submergence of the area following forecasts of torrential rains.
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Updated Sep 9
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What happened
Dam spillage at Weija Dam caused submergence of the area following forecasts of torrential rains.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Heavy inflows from the Nsawam area are affecting communities downstream of Weija Dam.Sub-event
- Water from Weija Dam flows into the Ramsar site ecosystem.Sub-event
Dam spillage in Ghana due to heavy rains contributes to global extreme weather trends.1 source
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The entities involved
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Weija Dam
water treatment dam at Weija in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana
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