- Over 200 homes were submerged in Kpone-Katamanso following Friday’s torrential rains.
- Communities affected include Kpone, Zenu, Sege, Bethlehem, Shalom Estate, and others.
- Residents blame poor drainage and deteriorating roads for the recurring floods.
- NADMO says drainage expansion plans are underway.
- The MCE has called for collective action, while residents plead for urgent support from government and civil society.
More than 200 houses have been submerged in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality after hours of torrential rainfall swept through the area on Friday, leaving widespread destruction across communities from Kpone and Zenu to Sege and Bethlehem.
The flooding forced families to abandon their homes, destroyed businesses, and deepened economic hardship for residents already grappling with poor infrastructure. Communities such as Shanghai, PS Global, Shalom Estate, Kokompe, and Gbetsile were among the worst hit, with roads rendered impassable and vehicles stranded.
Residents say the disaster is not new. Poor drainage systems and neglected roads have turned the municipality into a flood zone every rainy season. The latest downpour, which lasted over two hours, exposed the fragility of the area’s infrastructure and left many questioning the pace of government intervention.
Local traders lost their shops, students were stranded, and transport came to a halt. Drivers and residents are calling for urgent road rehabilitation and a complete redesign of the drainage network, warning that continued neglect could lead to further loss of lives and property.
The Municipal Chief Executive described the damage as alarming and called for a united response to the crisis. NADMO’s Greater Accra Regional Director confirmed that plans are underway to expand the drainage system, but residents say action must come faster.
Community members are also appealing to civil society groups and philanthropists to support affected families with relief items as they begin the long process of recovery. With homes destroyed and livelihoods disrupted, the call is clear: rebuild, redesign, and respond before the next storm strikes.
