The government, through the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), has distributed relief items to victims of the devastating rainstorm that struck parts of Kpandai recently, bringing some temporary relief to hundreds of affected residents.
The rainstorm, which occurred on February 16, 2026, tore through sections of the Kpandai township, destroying hundreds of homes, shops, and personal belongings worth thousands of cedis. Critical infrastructure, including school buildings, was also damaged, disrupting teaching and learning in the area.
In the immediate aftermath of the disaster, many residents were displaced and forced to seek temporary shelter with friends, relatives, and neighbours. For weeks, victims endured harsh living conditions, grappling with the loss of property and limited access to basic necessities.
After nearly a month of hardship, NADMO officials intervened with relief support aimed at alleviating the suffering of affected households. The items distributed included essential supplies such as food items, cooking oil, roofing sheets, blankets, buckets, mosquito repellent, mattresses, and soap to help victims begin rebuilding their lives.
Unprecedented
Speaking at the distribution ceremony, the District Chief Executive for Kpandai, Haruna Abdul-Karim, urged residents to appreciate the government’s support, describing the intervention as unprecedented in the district.
According to him, although the assistance may not fully address all the victims’ needs, it was a significant step toward helping them rebuild.
“I want to use this opportunity, on behalf of my people, to thank the President for this support. I also urge the victims to appreciate this kind gesture.
This is the first time disaster victims in the district are receiving such support from the government through NADMO. As the saying goes, half a loaf is better than none,” he said.
The District NADMO Coordinator, Emmanuel Tado, explained that the items are intended to provide temporary relief and support victims in rebuilding what was lost.
He noted that the intervention formed part of the government’s broader mandate to respond to disasters and support affected communities across the country.
Some beneficiaries expressed relief and appreciation for the support, noting that although the assistance came after weeks of hardship, it would go a long way in easing their burden.
The February rainstorm is among a series of extreme weather events that have recently affected communities in the Northern Region, raising concerns about the increasing vulnerability of rural settlements to climate-related disasters.
Source:
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