By Ashiadey Dotse
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has announced that it does not have enough relief items to support all the people displaced by the heavy rains that hit parts of Accra on Sunday, May 18.
Speaking on 3FM’s Sunrise show, Mr. Samuel Aboagye, NADMO’s Deputy Director General in charge of Protocol and Relief, said their teams are doing their best to assist those most affected, but resources are limited.
“Our teams are on the ground assessing the situation. If 10, 100 or 50 people are critically affected, we will help those people first. If the items are not enough, we will ask the district assemblies and head office to support us,” he explained.
Mr. Aboagye confirmed that over 3,000 people have been displaced and four lives lost—one in Abokobi and three in Adenta, due to the floods. The downpour, which lasted nearly three hours, started around 3:00 p.m. and caused widespread flooding in areas like Weija, Kaneshie, Adabraka, Adentan-Dodowa, and parts of Tema, blocking roads and stranding vehicles.
“We knew more rain was expected this season, so NADMO was ready to respond,” Mr. Aboagye said, adding that the organization remains committed to helping victims recover. “Please bear with us when you don’t get the relief items on time. We are managing what we have,” he pleaded.
He assured the public that NADMO’s teams are still in the affected communities, registering people and preparing to provide more support.
Mr. Aboagye also advised Ghanaians to stay safe and avoid flood-prone areas, especially during heavy rains. “Let me use this opportunity to urge everyone to be alert and ready during this rainy season. Safety must come first,” he urged.
