By Nana Anfreh Damanata
Wenchi (Bono), July 27, GNA – Residents of the Akonkontiwam Electoral Area in the Wenchi Municipality have appealed to the government to improve the area’s poor drainage system to address recurring flooding.
They said one person lost his life while three children were rescued during a recent flooding incident in the area.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Wenchi, the residents attributed the flooding to abandoned construction works on a drainage project in the community.
They said the poor drainage system had resulted in floodwaters entering their homes whenever it rained, causing fear and hardship among residents.
Mr Michael Asante, a Unit Committee Member, said the situation had created a large gutter in the area, posing a danger to residents, particularly children.
He said the community had reported the matter to the Wenchi Municipal Assembly and the Wenchi Traditional Council, but no action had been taken.
Madam Afia Kyereh, a resident, expressed concern about the frequent flooding of homes and appealed to the government to intervene.
Another resident, Opanin Kwadwo Mensah, called on the Wenchi Municipal Assembly to remove buildings and structures constructed on waterways to help improve drainage and prevent disasters.
He warned that failure to address the drainage challenges could result in a major disaster and urged the Assembly to take urgent steps to resolve the problem.
GNA
Edited by Dennis Peprah/Audrey Dekalu