Volta floods: I would be dead by now if I was drunk the day the floods came – Victim; The recent flooding in the Volta Region, triggered by the spillage of excess water from the Akosombo and Kpong Dams, has left a trail of devastation in its wake. While Ghanaians from all corners of the country come together to support the affected areas, the survivors of this natural disaster have been sharing their harrowing experiences.
GhanaWeb reporters visited some of the affected communities in the Volta Region to understand the impact of the floods on the local population. Residents recounted their life-changing encounters with the rampaging waters and expressed their gratitude for escaping with their lives.
One survivor from Mepe vividly remembered the fateful night when the floodwaters unexpectedly rushed into his room. “It was God who helped me because I was asleep when the water started rushing into my room… I thought I was dreaming, but I realized that I was wet, all the things in my room were wet – my clothing, my TV, everything,” he said in Pigeon English. He also shared a chilling revelation: “My food, everything is spoilt. If I was drunk that day, I would be dead by now. I don’t know why I didn’t take alcohol that night.”
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The flooding has not only disrupted their lives but also left them without access to food. This survivor, like many others, called on the government and all compassionate Ghanaians to provide the necessary support to help them recover from this disaster.
The flooding has affected numerous parts of the Volta Region, leading to the evacuation of more than 10,000 Ghanaians from their homes. The damage is extensive, with homes, properties, farmlands, and vehicles submerged or destroyed. As a response, the government has formed an inter-ministerial committee to assess the extent of the destruction and provide the required assistance to the affected population.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has personally visited the hardest-hit communities, such as Mepe, where he assured residents that the government is committed to helping them overcome this challenging situation. Aerial footage captured by GhanaWeb displays the true extent of the damage, with vast areas inundated by floodwaters. Farms, recreational areas, homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses have all fallen victim to nature’s fury.
As Ghanaians unite to support their fellow citizens in the Volta Region, it is crucial to provide both immediate relief and long-term solutions for these flood victims as they strive to rebuild their lives and communities.
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