Residents in flood-affected communities in the Lower Volta Basin are calling for proper resettlement plans from the government before the Volta River Authority commences its planned controlled spillage. After months of living in resettlement camps and dilapidated homes, the residents say the government must fulfil its promise of providing suitable resettlement homes, as they feel…
As part of the annual stakeholder engagements for the Volta River Authority’s emergency preparedness plan, officials of VRA led by the Deputy Chief Executive in charge of services, Ing. Ken Arthur, met with the Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey and representatives of various security agencies. This meeting comes as the Volta River Authority began its sensitisation…
Most parts of Accra have been flooded following Wednesday morning’s downpour. The rainfall, which started around 3 am in some areas of the city, has caused significant disruption, especially for road users and businesses. Major roads became impassable due to the floodwaters, leading to massive gridlock with many commuters stranded. For instance, parts of the…
Angry residents around the Dome Parakou Estate Junction blocked the major stretch to protest the poor drainage system constructed some months ago. According to the residents, the construction was poorly done leaving them vulnerable anytime it rains. The residents say the poor construction makes their rooms get flooded and properties destroyed anytime there is heavy…
The main Accra-Winneba Highway has caved in, greatly impeding the flow of vehicular traffic after the Ayensu River was diverted by a contractor working on the Kasoa-Cape Coast Highway. Commuters were stranded Thursday morning after the strong floodwaters from the Ayensu River created a big gulley across the main highway. A visit to the site…
