The popular Dr. Mensah Market in the Kumasi Metropolis flooded after a downpour on Easter Monday, displacing several traders.
The rainfall, which lasted for less than two hours, left thousands of residents stranded, disrupting business activities and causing significant distress among traders and commuters.
Large volumes of plastic waste clogged in drains were washed out during the downpour, exposing poor sanitation conditions in the area and raising environmental concerns.
The flooding is largely attributed to choked drains, mainly filled with plastic waste, which obstructed the free flow of water.
The situation became critical as many “pragia” tricycles were unable to pass through the flooded roads, further worsening transportation challenges.
Speaking to Adom News, a commuter expressed his frustration, stating that Kumasi should not be experiencing such flooding due to poor sanitation.
“Authorities must act swiftly to address this situation. If Kumasi continues to flood after every downpour, then there is no justification for the National Sanitation Day,” he lamented.
Residents are calling on the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly to strictly enforce sanitation laws to address indiscriminate waste disposal and prevent future occurrences.
Many traders and commuters spent their Easter Monday evening stranded due to flooding caused by less than two hours of rainfall.
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