The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has confirmed that no fatalities were recorded following the torrential rainfall that lashed parts of Accra on Sunday, 18 May.
According to Chief Disaster Control Officer, Mohammed Jafaro, in an interview with Accra-based Channel One TV, said the agency received a high volume of distress calls from residents in affected areas, notably Adenta, Tema, and Kaneshie. In response, NADMO swiftly deployed emergency teams to provide relief and assess the situation. "So far, we have received many distress calls-residents in Adenta, Tema, and around Kaneshie calling for help-so that is why we have dispatched teams.
But no casualty as I am talking to you now," Mr Jafaro said. He attributed the flooding in several communities to longstanding issues with poor drainage infrastructure and inadequate sanitation, noting that these challenges continue to exacerbate the impact of heavy rains. "Most of the problems we have observed are that there is a lack of drainage in some communities, some of the areas are filled with filth…In some of the areas, we also have engineering defects," he explained.
NADMO has urged the public to remain vigilant during periods of intense rainfall and to steer clear of flood-prone zones to safeguard lives and property.
