The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) have commenced inspection of fuel and gas filling stations in the region to curb fire outbreaks as Ghana enters the dry season.
On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, these two Institutions- NADMO and EPA officials in Asuogyaman embarked on what they called risk identification and hazard reduction exercise in six (6) Oil Filling Stations and two (2) gas filling stations in the Asuogyaman District.
The objective was to identify risks and hazards that are likely to cause fire disasters and institute safety measures in a bid to protecting lives and properties.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has said, harmattan is expected to intensify across the country beginning today Wednesday, January 20, 2021, and continue into the weekend.
A statement issued on Tuesday by the agency signed by Micheal Padi -Senior Meteorologist and Head of CAFO further stated that “dust has been raised from the source region (around Chad) and is expected to be adverted into the country to deteriorate surface visibility.
It said, due to the influx of the dry and dusty continental winds, the Northern half is expected to be drier with a relative humidity of less than 20% and below 50% over parts of the Southern sector.
According to the Agency, this intrusion of dryness increases the probability of fire outbreaks hence cautions handling of naked fire.
Also, drivers are being advised to be cautious due to reduced visibility.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
