The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, has disclosed that recent heavy rains have affected more than 60 communities in the Volta Region, while over 1,200 people have been displaced in Samreboi and surrounding communities in the Western North Region.
Presenting a statement to Parliament on Tuesday, June 30, on the impact of the floods and the government’s response, the Minister said the flooding in the Volta Region was widespread but, fortunately, did not result in life-threatening incidents.
According to Mr. Muntaka, the affected areas in the Volta Region include Keta, where seven communities were impacted; Anlo, six; Ketu South, six; Ketu North, six; South Tongu, eight; Akatsi, nine; Agotime-Ziope, six; Adaklu, two; Central Tongu, three; North Tongu, two; and the Ho Municipality, eight communities.
He noted that emergency response agencies, in collaboration with local authorities, have been monitoring the situation closely and providing assistance to affected residents.
Speaking in parliament, the Interior Minister also highlighted the devastating impact of the floods in the Western North Region, particularly in Samreboi and nearby communities.
“In the Western North Region, particularly Samreboi, a number of communities were submerged. In fact, more than 1,200 people were displaced in Samreboi and its environs,” he told Parliament.
Mr. Muntaka assured lawmakers that the government, through the relevant emergency response institutions, is coordinating relief efforts to support affected communities while continuing to assess the full extent of the destruction caused by the floods.
His statement comes as several parts of the country continue to experience the effects of persistent heavy rains, with flooding causing widespread damage to homes, properties and infrastructure, while emergency services remain on high alert to assist affected communities.
Source: Nhyiraba Solomon Nartey
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