Thousands displaced by floodwaters in southeast Ghana

The River Dayi in Ghana's southeastern Volta region has overflowed its banks, displacing thousands of residents in the Hohoe municipality, according to local media. More than 400 houses have been affected, with several communities along the river, including the Zongo community, reportedly submerged, leading to residents being left with no place to call home.

Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo, Member of Parliament for Hohoe, reported that the primary cause of the flooding is torrential rain in neighboring Togo. Despite a brief pause in rainfall in the area, continuous rain in Hohoe has led to the water from Togo joining the Hohoe rains, resulting in the river overflowing and causing widespread flooding.

Some displaced residents have been temporarily housed in nearby classrooms while authorities scramble to find more permanent solutions. So far, over 3,000 residents have been displaced, with more than 700 people currently taking refuge in classrooms. The situation remains unstable as water levels continue to rise, even though the heavy rainfall has ceased.

Tsekpo appealed for ongoing emergency support to help authorities provide adequate shelter and protect residents in the affected communities.