Flooding displaces over 3,000 in Hohoe after River Dayi overflows its banks
More than 3,000 residents have been forced from their homes in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region after the River Dayi overflowed its banks, leaving more than 400 houses affected by the floods. Several communities along the river have been inundated, with Zongo among the hardest-hit areas. More than half of the community is […]
A devastating flood in Hohoe Municipality, Volta Region, has displaced over 3,000 residents after the River Dayi overflowed its banks. More than 400 houses were affected, with Zongo being the most severely impacted. Half of the community is now submerged, compelling residents to evacuate as floodwaters invade homes and surroundings.
Temporary accommodations, including classrooms, are being utilized to house the displaced. The Hohoe Municipal Assembly and local authorities are struggling to cope with the disaster, necessitating emergency assistance from individuals, organizations, and stakeholders. Hohoe MP Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo expressed the overwhelming nature of the situation, pleading for support as the authorities continue to protect residents and seek additional aid for shelter and urgent assistance.
Despite the cessation of heavy rains, water levels are still rising, and authorities remain vigilant in their efforts to safeguard the affected communities.
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