The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has confirmed that five people lost their lives during the heavy floods that affected parts of the Greater Accra Region on Sunday, May 18.
According to NADMO, the tragic incident was attributed to inadequate drainage infrastructure and unchecked urban development.
Speaking on Accra-based Channel One TV on Friday, Richard Amo Yartey, Director of Inspectorate at NADMO, revealed that three fatalities occurred in the Ga East Municipality, while two others were recorded in Adenta.
“Our records show that five people died—three in Ga East and two in Adenta. It’s a very unfortunate situation, and it highlights the urgent need to intensify public education. I encourage citizens to pay close attention to weather alerts for their own safety,” he said.
Mr. Yartey emphasized that the flooding was not caused by an unusually heavy downpour. He noted that the Ghana Meteorological Agency recorded only 25 millimetres of rainfall, but runoff from previous rains and poor drainage systems made even that amount devastating.
Several communities—including Adenta, Kaneshie, Weija, Adabraka, and parts of Tema—were badly affected. Roads became impassable, vehicles were submerged, and thousands were stranded.
NADMO is calling for stronger enforcement of building regulations and improved urban planning to help prevent future disasters.
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