Ouija Gbawe Municipal Chief Government (MCE) Felix Odarty Lamptey says the council was given no advance discover earlier than the Ouija dam spilled, a state of affairs he claims contributed to the huge flooding at the moment affecting communities within the space.
speak Adom FM morning present Dowaso Nsemdefined that the dearth of early communication from the Ghana Water Firm meant that the council was unable to adequately put together or warn residents upfront.
“The dearth of advance discover meant that the council was not adequately ready,” he mentioned, including that there had been higher coordination and early warning techniques in place previously.
Lamptey famous that though the spill website was opened Wednesday night, the quantity of water flowing into the group was larger than anticipated.
“After we opened the spillway, we abruptly noticed water getting into the homes. We didn’t anticipate the water stage to rise this shortly,” he mentioned.
He additional defined that when the state of affairs worsened, he went to satisfy Ghana Water officers in particular person, however was informed that the director in cost on the time was not obtainable and that the director in cost was not obtainable.
MCE mentioned emergency response measures had been subsequently activated to help affected residents.
He mentioned small boats had been being deployed to evacuate individuals, particularly those that can not swim, whereas autos had been additionally getting used to maneuver residents and their belongings to safer places, resembling close by church buildings.
He added that MPs are tasked with supporting evacuation efforts and coordinating help for displaced households.
In the meantime, in elements of Weija, Accra metropolitan space, a dam spill has submerged tons of of houses and compelled many residents to evacuate.
As authorities proceed evacuation and aid efforts, flooding is quickly spreading to low-lying areas, forcing households to desert their houses and belongings.
