246 left without shelter, 93 houses collapse as floods hit in North East Gonja

Torrential rains in the North East Gonja District of the Savannah Region have left 246 residents homeless and destroyed 93 houses, according to Adom Online. The floods, triggered by continuous rainfall that began on Wednesday, have also wiped out food stocks, farm produce, and livestock. The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has documented the damage and sent situation reports to its head office, with the aim of providing relief items to displaced residents within 48 hours.

Residents, such as Luckman Musah, have lost not only their homes but also their food and sources of livelihood, appealing for government and stakeholder aid. The washed-out feeder road has severely impacted trade and access to essential goods, affecting businesses and livelihoods in affected communities.

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