Volta Region Floods Displace 54,000, Affect 66 Communities

Recent floods in Ghana's Volta Region have displaced at least 54,000 people from 66 communities across 12 districts and municipalities. The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) confirmed the scale of the disaster, with Anloga, South Tongu, Central Tongu, North Tongu, Akatsi North, Akatsi South, Adaklu, Agotime Ziope, Ketu North, Ketu South, and Keta being among the most affected areas.

NADMO responded by distributing essential relief items to victims. The consignment, presented at the Volta Regional Coordinating Council, included 2,000 bags of rice, 400 cartons of cooking oil, 2,000 mattresses, 600 packets of mosquito coils, and 400 blankets. Other items provided were 240 pieces of soap, 2,000 basins, 400 cups, and 400 plates.

Paschal Agbagba, the Volta Regional Director of NADMO, stated that floodwaters have not yet fully receded in some communities, indicating that the affected residents are not yet out of danger. He also mentioned that floodgates were opened in Keta Municipality to allow water to flow into the sea. With more rainfall anticipated, NADMO is preparing to offer further support.

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So, the people are not yet out of the woods.

James Gunu, the Regional Minister, received the relief items and acknowledged the severe impact of the floods on the region. He noted that school blocks and health facilities were damaged, and commercial activities have come to a standstill. Gunu announced that drains are being redesigned and desilted to mitigate future flooding and commended the local assemblies for their swift response. However, he appealed to corporate Ghana for additional assistance to help the affected communities return to normalcy.

Jerry Ameko, the Dean of Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) in the region, highlighted the government's prompt response as evidence of its concern for the well-being of the people. He urged the MDCEs to ensure the timely delivery of the relief items to those in need.

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That, notwithstanding, we are still appealing to corporate Ghana to assist the flood victims in various ways for life to return to normal in the affected communities.