The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) is facing challenges in providing relief items to over 3,000 people displaced by the recent floods in Accra.
The floods, which occurred on Sunday, May 18, were caused by a heavy downpour that lasted nearly three hours, starting around 3:00 p.m. The affected areas include Weija, Kaneshie, New Legon, Adabraka, Adentan-Dodowa, and parts of Tema, where roads were blocked and vehicles stranded.
Speaking on 3FM’s Sunrise show, Mr. Samuel Aboagye, NADMO’s Deputy Director General in charge of Protocol and Relief, said the organization’s teams are on the ground assessing the situation and prioritizing those most critically affected.
“Our teams are on the ground assessing the situation. If 10, 100 or 50 people are critically affected, we will help those people first. If the items are not enough, we will ask the district assemblies and head office to support us,” he explained.
The floods have claimed four lives, with one death reported in Abokobi and three in Adenta. Mr. Aboagye assured the public that NADMO’s teams are still in the affected communities, registering people and preparing to provide more support.
“Please bear with us when you don’t get the relief items on time. We are managing what we have,” he pleaded.
NADMO had anticipated the heavy rains and was prepared to respond. “We knew more rain was expected this season, so NADMO was ready to respond,” Mr. Aboagye said, adding that the organization remains committed to helping victims recover.
In light of the situation, Mr. Aboagye advised Ghanaians to stay safe and avoid flood-prone areas, especially during heavy rains.
“Let me use this opportunity to urge everyone to be alert and ready during this rainy season. Safety must come first,” he urged.