The Water Resources Commission (WRC) has announced that operators of the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso may begin a controlled release of water from the dam from August 11, 2026, if the reservoir reaches a critical level. According to the WRC, SONABEL plans to commence controlled water spillage if the water level rises to 234.00 metres. The Commission urged residents living along the White Volta River and nearby communities to take precautionary measures ahead of the possible spillage. The WRC noted that the notice was intended to help communities prepare early and reduce the risk of flooding should the controlled release become necessary. The Bagre Dam is located in Burkina Faso and water released from the dam can affect communities downstream in northern Ghana, particularly those situated along the White Volta.