Parts of Winneba flooded after hours of heavy rains

Some parts of Winneba in the Central Region got flooded after heavy rains on Wednesday morning.

The torrential rains destroyed several household properties and displacing some residents.

Other residents also had a difficult time accessing their rooms as both the interior and exterior of their houses were filled with floodwater.

Areas around the Baiden Ghartey Memorial Hospital were also affected by the flood.

Some lucky ones managed to secure some items.

Meanwhile, the Awutu Senya East National Disaster and Mangement Organisation (NADMO) says over 800 houses would be demolished as a measure to reduce flooding in certain parts of Kasoa.

These houses earmarked for demolition are located close to the Okrudu river on the Bawjiase stretch.

Speaking to Citi News in an interview, Head of Operations at Awutu Senya East NADMO, Lawrence Bannerman said they are working on acquiring permits from the court to aid them in the demolition exercise.

Source: citinewsroom.com