Thousands of residents of Oblogo, Tetegu, Weija and Ashalaja in Ghana have been displaced following the spillage of the Weija Dam.

Reports from the West African country said the spillage was caused by torrential rains over the weekend as they have contributed to the water level in the dam rising above its maximum level of 46 feet to 48 feet.

This has led to authorities of the Ghana Water Company Limited spilling the excess water, which posed a danger to the safety of the dam and residents in adjoining communities.

Residents of Weija, Oblogo, Tetegu and Ashalaja have been stranded after flood waters took their homes.

The aftermath of the spillage has led to the flood waters making their way into the homes of the affected residents.

According to reports, more than 1,000 houses have been submerged and 1,500 people displaced in the affected communities and many residents have resorted to using canoes around the areas to leave their homes to higher grounds.