Three-hour rainfall exposes poor drainage system in Kadjebi
A three-hour downpour at Kadjebi has exposed the poor drainage system in parts of the township, with floodwater running through homes and threatening properties.
On Wednesday, a sudden three-hour downpour in Kadjebi town highlighted the inadequate drainage infrastructure in certain parts of the community. The deluge, beginning at 0650 hours and lasting until 0950 hours, resulted in floodwaters inundating numerous homes and posing a threat to properties.
Upon visiting several suburbs of Kadjebi, including Martin Kordzi, Tadzewu Kpodzi, Kasadjan, and Asito, a reporter observed water flowing through residential areas before eventually draining into the Dubonku Stream. In some neighborhoods, the lack of sufficient storm drains compelled runoff to follow natural routes through houses and compounds, prompting residents to express worry over their property's safety and the sanitary hazards of standing water.
One resident, Prophet Michael Komla Atonah, described the scenario as "sorrowful" and urged local authorities to expedite the creation of a well-designed storm drainage system to prevent such disasters. Similarly, Ben Asidigbe, a Tadzewu Kpodzi resident, emphasized the need for constructing and desilting drains in flood-prone zones to enhance the flow of stormwater.
He stressed that persistent flooding during heavy rains was adversely affecting residents and necessitated a permanent resolution rather than temporary solutions.
Stanley Bedze, Physical Planning Officer of the Kadjebi District Assembly, informed the Ghana News Agency that the Assembly had established an 11-member Spatial Planning Technical Sub-Committee to devise a comprehensive plan for Kadjebi's and the district's development from 2025 to 2040. Data on households and institutions has been gathered, validated, and stakeholder consultations conducted to establish goals and objectives.
Additionally, Bedze announced that another meeting would be held for scenario development and a Strategic Environmental Assessment. He assured the community that the Assembly would endeavor to tackle the drainage issues and enhance the town's situation.
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