The Wassa Amenfi Municipal Directorate of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has advised residents of Samreboi displaced by recent floods to remain patient and delay returning to their homes until fumigation exercises are completed to prevent potential disease outbreaks.
According to NADMO, although floodwaters in the area have largely receded, living conditions remain unsafe due to contamination risks and structural damage caused by the disaster.
Speaking to Citi News, the Deputy Municipal NADMO Director, Christopher Bevel, confirmed that about 100 buildings had completely collapsed, with an additional 20 partially destroyed following the flooding.
He noted that close to 1,900 residents were affected and remain displaced as authorities work to ensure the area is safe for reoccupation.
“We need to fumigate to prevent diseases. For the population which was affected by the flood, it is about 1,900 for now. Although the floodwaters have receded, the houses are currently not safe for habitation,” he said.
NADMO has assured that safety assessments are ongoing to reduce health risks and ensure that affected residents can safely return to their homes once conditions improve.
The flooding occurred following heavy rainfall, which caused the Samre and Tano rivers to overflow their banks, resulting in extensive damage and displacing thousands of residents.
