More than 3,000 displaced by flooding in Hohoe
More than 3,000 people have been forced from their homes in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region after the River Dayi burst its banks, affecting more than 400 houses. Several communities along the river have been hit by the flooding, with the Zongo community among the hardest affected. More than half of Zongo is […]
The Hohoe Municipality in Ghana's Volta Region has been hit by flooding, displacing over 3,000 residents from their homes. The River Dayi's banks burst, affecting more than 400 houses in various communities, with the Zongo community being the most severely impacted. Half of Zongo is submerged, causing residents to be displaced as floodwaters inundate homes and the surrounding area.
Temporary shelters, such as classrooms, have been set up for those affected, while authorities scramble to find more permanent solutions. As the disaster has overwhelmed local authorities, the MP for Hohoe, Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo, has appealed for assistance from individuals, organizations, and other stakeholders. The Member of Parliament for Hohoe, Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo, expressed the overwhelming nature of the disaster, stating that the MP and Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) alone cannot address the situation.
He praised the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and security agencies for helping evacuate residents from vulnerable areas but emphasized that sustained emergency support is needed to provide shelter and protect residents as water levels continue to rise despite the end of heavy rainfall.
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