(VIDEO) Three Bodies Recovered from Klagon River Following Tema West Floods
NADMO confirms three deaths after floodwaters overflowed the Klagon River and submerged parts of the community.
- Three bodies recovered from Klagon River.
- Floods caused widespread destruction in Tema West.
- Authorities blame encroachment on waterways.
Three bodies have been recovered from the Klagon River following the devastating floods that affected parts of the Tema West Constituency after last Wednesday’s heavy rainfall.
The Deputy Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) at the Tema West Municipal Assembly, Loretta Nana-Hemaa Frimpong, confirmed the development after assessing the impact of the disaster in the area.
The prolonged downpour left several communities flooded, submerging homes, destroying property, displacing residents, and disrupting economic activities.
According to Madam Frimpong, floodwaters overflowed the Klagon River and submerged sections of the Klagon Bridge, which is currently under construction. The situation made it difficult for motorists to assess the depth and strength of the water before attempting to cross, exposing road users to significant risks.
Speaking in an interview following the disaster, she disclosed that three bodies were retrieved from the river in the aftermath of the flooding.
Madam Frimpong attributed the persistent flooding in the area largely to unauthorized construction on waterways and drainage channels. She warned that continued encroachment on natural watercourses is worsening flooding and increasing the risk to lives and property.
Meanwhile, the Chief of Klagon, Nii Bortey Klan I, has partly blamed the flooding on delays in the ongoing road construction project in the area.
He appealed to the government to facilitate the immediate return of the contractor to site to complete the project, arguing that the stalled works have contributed to drainage challenges affecting residents.
The chief also called for stronger collaboration between government agencies and traditional authorities to address unauthorized developments on waterways. He stressed the need to involve chiefs in efforts to protect drainage corridors and prevent future flooding disasters.
Residents and local authorities continue to assess the extent of the damage as efforts are intensified to support affected communities and reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future.
From Prine Joe Boadi
