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

Rains in the North East Gonja District of the Savannah Region have displaced 246 residents and damaged 93 houses, according to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO). The continuous rainfall that began on Wednesday has also brought down food supplies, farm produce, and livestock. A critical feeder road has been washed away, disconnecting Lantung Park, Kedingi, and Kanankula from neighboring communities.

NADMO's Savannah Regional Director, Mahama Zakaria, has reported that relief items can reach displaced residents within 48 hours. Mr. Zakaria emphasized that the top priority is assessing the damage and providing assistance to the displaced. The floods have caused more than just loss of shelter; they have also affected the livelihoods of residents like Luckman Musah, who lost his soybeans, maize, rice, and livestock to the floods.

The washed-out feeder road has significantly impacted trade, making it difficult for customers and traders to move between communities and the market. The District Chief Executive for North East Gonja, Abdul Mumin Ewuntomah, appealed for immediate attention from the National Security, the Minister of Roads and Highways, and the Department of Feeder Roads, urging them to treat the damage as an emergency.

In addition, concerns have been raised about access to healthcare for residents in the affected areas.