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29 Oct

Bibiani Municipal Education Office Flooded After Heavy Downpour

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The Bibiani Municipal Education Office in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai District of the Western North Region has suffered severe damage following a sudden heavy downpour. The rainfall flooded the premises and destroyed essential educational materials and equipment critical to operations in the area. Speaking on the situation, Donald Acquah, the Human Resource Officer at the Bibiani Municipal Education Office, outlined the extent of the losses. According to him, the flood damaged valuable educational assets, including laptops, printers, and teachers’ documents. Important administrative records and files were also impacted by the floodwaters, causing significant setbacks for the office. Mr. Acquah took…

29 Nov

600 Homes Flooded Following Overflow Of Dawhenya Irrigation Dam

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About 600 homes at Dawhenya in the Ningo-Prampram District of the Greater Accra Region have been flooded following an overflow of the Dawhenya Irrigation Dam. The flood has displaced hundreds of residents in the area forcing a number of them to evacuate their homes to safer places. The flooding occurred on Monday when the dam overflowed its banks due to heavy rainfall which according to some residents, caught them off guard resulting in significant damage to their properties. As at the time of filing this report, the water level was at window level with some relief efforts being undertaken by…

25 Sep

Flood Displaces Over 800 People In Buipe

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National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) officials have reported that at least 800 individuals have been forcibly displaced by another flood in Buipe, Savannah Region. According to NADMO, this recent flood has profoundly impacted the local community, affecting approximately 1,500 residents. A relentless series of rainstorms, combined with an overflow from the Black Volta River, has wrought havoc on the region, resulting in substantial damage to properties. Among the casualties are 300 houses, educational institutions, and numerous shops. The areas hardest hit include Buipe Bridge, Zongo, R/C School, Buipe Bato, and Ali Complex, asaaseradio.com has said. Nbonwura Mustapha, the Central Gonja…

25 Sep

Flood Displaces Over 800 People In Buipe

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National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) officials have reported that at least 800 individuals have been forcibly displaced by another flood in Buipe, Savannah Region. According to NADMO, this recent flood has profoundly impacted the local community, affecting approximately 1,500 residents. A relentless series of rainstorms, combined with an overflow from the Black Volta River, has wrought havoc on the region, resulting in substantial damage to properties. Among the casualties are 300 houses, educational institutions, and numerous shops. The areas hardest hit include Buipe Bridge, Zongo, R/C School, Buipe Bato, and Ali Complex, asaaseradio.com has said. Nbonwura Mustapha, the Central Gonja…

28 Jun

Government Developing Early Warning System To Detect Flooding – Asenso-Boakye

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Government Developing Early Warning System To Detect Flooding – Asenso-Boakye The Minister for Works and Housing has revealed an ongoing project by the government to help address the issue of flooding in parts of the country. “A flood early warning system is being developed to enhance the flood resilience of communities within the Odaw drainage basin and beyond,” Francis Asenso-Boakye said. The government he said is collaborating with the World Bank to implement the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Project (GARID) which will mitigate flood risks, address solid waste management at the Odaw drainage basin. Meanwhile, the Sector Minister has…

27 Jun

PICTURES: Renowned School In Kumasi Flooded; Items Worth Over Ghc10,000 Destroyed

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PICTURES: Renowned School In Kumasi Flooded; Items Worth Over Ghc10,000 Destroyed A renowned school in Kumasi, the Shepherd School situated at Kuwait has been flooded following the recent heavy downpour in Kumasi. According to the Director of the school, Mr. Akwasi Oppong, items worth Ghc10,000 have been destroyed. He revealed to Wontumi Communication's Nana Owusu Achiaw that, the bus used for conveying the students' school materials were all drowned. According to him, due to the construction of the Atonsu road, the water way has been diverted thereby causing serious flood in the school anytime it rains. He said that, the…