NADMO Alerts Ghanaians to Imminent Nationwide Flash Floods
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) is urging Ghanaians to prepare for more flooding as the country is yet to experience the peak of the intensified rainy season.
This follows recent flooding in some parts of the country, particularly within the Greater Accra and Central Regions, where homes and sections of roads have been completely submerged by floodwaters. The situation has rendered dozens of residents homeless and caused disruptions in the transport sector.
The Director of the Inspectorate Department of NADMO, Mr Amo Yartey, speaking in an interview with Opemsuo Radio, stated that earlier this year, the Ghana Meteorological Agency engaged NADMO on the severity of this year’s rainy season.
He said NADMO, in turn, engaged various assemblies in identified flood-prone areas and began removing unauthorized structures, which he said has helped minimize the flooding situation.
“Early this year, the Ghana Meteorological Agency engaged us and told us to expect an intense rainy season, so we also started engaging the various assemblies and removing unauthorized structures to ensure we do not experience severe flooding.”
According to him, the proactive measures of demolishing structures in unauthorized areas have helped minimize the situation and its related impact.
“You realize that we demolished some unauthorized structures in areas like Sakumono and other places, which has reduced the incidents. But we are not done yet. We shall continue to ensure that we do not experience deadly flood cases,” he emphasized.
According to Mr Yartey, NADMO has identified blockages as the major factor driving the flood situation in the country. He said waterways are being blocked while gutters are choked with plastics and filth, resulting in flash floods.
He noted that the flash floods are not only being experienced in Accra but also in other parts of the country, with the Greater Accra and Central Regions being the most affected.
Mr Amo Yartey advised Ghanaians to take precautionary measures to avoid the harsh impact of flooding. He urged the public to pay attention to announcements and caution notices across all platforms, including radio, television, social media, and public information systems.
Story by George Addo
