Weija Dam spillage triggers power outage in Accra West communities
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that flooding resulting from the controlled spillage of the Weija Dam has cut power to several communities in the Accra West Region, as water levels have submerged some distribution substations.
In a notice issued on Thursday, May 28, 2026, ECG stated that the outage being experienced in Ashbread, White Cross, Kinshasha, Tetegu and surrounding areas is directly attributable to flooding at some of its distribution substations following the spillage of the Weija dam by the Ghana Water Company Limited.
"ECG wishes to assure affected customers that our Engineers are monitoring the situation and will restore supply once the water levels subside, and it is safe to do so," the statement read.
The company expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to affected customers.
Network fault hits Tema Region communities
Separately, the ECG Tema Region has reported a network fault affecting a wide stretch of communities. Affected areas include Communities 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, as well as Sakumono Estates and Village, Lashibi, Klagon, Buena Vista Homes, Posilipo, Regional Maritime University, Graceland, Best Western Premier Hotel, Sea Water, Nungua Township, Kpoo Keke, Leisure Hours Hotel, Nungua Zongo, C5, Kpeshie Police Headquarters, Coco Beach and surrounding areas.
ECG assured affected customers that engineers are working to rectify the fault and restore supply.
Planned maintenance for Friday in Ashanti Region
The Ashanti Region will also experience a planned power outage on Friday, May 29, 2026. The Tech Commercial area, IDL, Tech hospital area, the KNUST Senior High School area and surrounding communities will be without electricity from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
ECG stated that the exercise is necessary to improve service delivery and expressed regret for the inconvenience that will arise.
The company has advised affected customers to make alternative arrangements for power-dependent activities during the specified hours. Engineers are monitoring the flood situation in the Accra West Region closely and will restore power only when it is safe to do so.
