Heavy rains have left a trail of devastation in Frankadua, a community in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region.
The downpour, which began late Saturday and lasted into Sunday (June 14-15), caused the Alabo River to overflow its banks, submerging parts of the community.
At least 16 houses have been flooded, farmlands washed away, and properties destroyed, forcing several families to seek refuge with neighbours or in temporary shelters.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency, Simon Babah, Assembly Member for the Frankadua Electoral Area, described the situation as dire. "This is unlike anything we've seen in recent years," he said. "Entire homes are underwater.
