Over 5,000 Displaced in Hohoe Floods as River Dayi Overflows, 400 Households Affected
More than 5,285 people displaced in Hohoe after heavy rains caused River Dayi to overflow its banks
In Brief
- •More than 5,285 people displaced in Hohoe after heavy rains caused River Dayi to overflow its banks
- •Flooding impacted 400 households, with some homes collapsing
- •Victims mainly from Hohoe Zongo were evacuated to mosques and school buildings; no casualties were reported
- •NADMO Coordinator Raphael Kumagah confirmed his team was in control of the situation
Why It Matters
The flooding in Hohoe, a town in Ghana’s Volta Region, highlights the vulnerability of communities to extreme weather events. With over 5,000 people displaced and 400 households affected, the incident underscores the need for robust disaster preparedness and infrastructure resilience. The absence of casualties is a relief, but the displacement and property damage pose significant social and economic challenges for the affected residents.
Key Details
- Total Displaced
- 5,285+
- Households Affected
- 400
- Casualties
- 0
- River
- River Dayi
- Region
- Volta Region
- Coordinator
- Raphael Kumagah
Context & Background
River Dayi, a tributary of the Volta River, frequently floods during heavy rainfall, posing recurrent risks to the surrounding communities.
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