{
  "id": 10722162,
  "title": "Hohoe flood: Over 700 residents take refuge in classrooms as MP seeks urgent support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/hohoe-flood-over-700-residents-take-refuge-in-classrooms-as-mp-seeks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T15:42:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/hohoe-flood/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the Volta Region of Ghana, over 700 residents have taken refuge in classrooms following devastating floods, as articulated by their Member of Parliament, Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpor. The floodwaters have wreaked havoc, causing significant damage to over 400 homes and displacing more than 3,000 people, according to reports. The affected individuals are currently residing in makeshift accommodations, which have been repurposed to accommodate the sudden influx of displaced individuals.\n\nDuring an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Mr. Tsekpor detailed the extent of the damage, highlighting that several mud houses were among the properties severely affected. He further revealed that some residents have lost their personal belongings to the relentless floodwaters. The MP emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “With the figures we have currently, we have over seven hundred as of yesterday [Monday] living in classrooms.” He went on to express the dire circumstances faced by the affected residents, stating, “We want support immediately because our people are in a dire situation.”\n\nThe flooding was triggered by the overflow of the River Dayi, which swept through several communities in Hohoe, causing widespread destruction. At present, the displaced residents are reliant on temporary shelter as they await further aid.",
  "summary": "By Ashiadey Dotse The Member of Parliament for Hohoe, Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpor, is appealing for urgent support for more than 700 residents displaced by flooding in his constituency in the Volta Region. The affected residents are currently taking shelter in classrooms after floodwaters damaged or destroyed their homes. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Hohoe flood: About 5,000 affected as NADMO begins emergency relief",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/hohoe-flood-about-5-000-affected-as-nadmo-begins-emergency-relief",
        "published": "2026-09-29T13:40:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}