The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that 12 people have lost their lives, while nearly 500 others have been rescued following severe flooding that swept through several communities in the Greater Accra Region after Monday’s heavy rainfall.
Speaking to Joy News, Assistant Divisional Officer I (ADO I) Alex King Nartey said firefighters and emergency response teams have been working tirelessly since Sunday to rescue residents trapped by floodwaters in some of the worst-affected areas.
According to him, close to 500 people were rescued between Sunday and Monday, with approximately 300 rescued from the Odawna area and another 105 from Tse Addo. Rescue operations were also carried out in Dome, Kwabenya, Adenta, Anyaa and Ablekuma, where rising floodwaters left many residents stranded.
“Unfortunately, we lost about 12 people. That’s the number that I can confirm,” Mr. Nartey stated.
Breaking down the confirmed fatalities, he said two victims—a mother and her child—were recovered at Alogboshie, while one person died at Achimota. Two deaths were recorded at Alajo, four at Odawna, and two others at Tema Newtown.
Mr. Nartey cautioned that the death toll could increase as search and recovery efforts continue across affected communities.
“I won’t be surprised if the number is more than what I’m mentioning. These are the figures I can verify from our team and our collaborating agencies. As we receive reports from other locations, we will work with excavator teams and other agencies to establish the exact figure. Death is not something to joke with, and we do not want to release unverified numbers,” he explained.
On injuries, Mr. Nartey said there were no major casualties, noting that those who sustained minor injuries received treatment and were discharged.
He further disclosed that search operations remain ongoing, with an elderly person reported missing at Tema Newtown.
The GNFS has urged residents in flood-prone communities to heed safety warnings and avoid driving or walking through floodwaters as emergency teams continue rescue and recovery operations.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com
