Roads, bridges and homes destroyed as severe floods hit Ghana’s Upper West Region
Heavy rains affecting Ghana's Upper West Region on August 13, 2021, caused severe floods in which major roads, bridges, and more than 150 homes were destroyed.
According to National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) the worst-affected are Nadowli-Kaleo District, Jirapa District, and the Lawra municipality.
Bridges were destroyed and several major roads were severely damaged, disrupting transport and isolating communities.
At least 155 homes have been destroyed and more than 700 farms suffered some extent of damage.
Some 1 605 people were directly affected, but many more are suffering as a result of damage to crops and roads.
Images courtesy: Ministry of Roads and Highways Ghana
Reference:
Ghana – Major Roads, Bridges and Over 100 Homes Destroyed in Upper West Region Floods – FloodList
Featured image credit: Ministry of Roads and Highways Ghana
If you value what we do here, create your ad-free account and support our journalism.
Your support makes a difference
Dear valued reader,
We hope that our website has been a valuable resource for you.
The reality is that it takes a lot of time, effort, and resources to maintain and grow this website. We rely on the support of readers like you to keep providing high-quality content.
If you have found our website to be helpful, please consider making a contribution to help us continue to bring you the information you need. Your support means the world to us and helps us to keep doing what we love.
Support us by choosing your support level – Silver, Gold or Platinum. Other support options include Patreon pledges and sending us a one-off payment using PayPal.
Thank you for your consideration. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Teo Blašković
Commenting rules and guidelines
We value the thoughts and opinions of our readers and welcome healthy discussions on our website. In order to maintain a respectful and positive community, we ask that all commenters follow these rules:
We reserve the right to remove any comments that violate these rules. By commenting on our website, you agree to abide by these guidelines. Thank you for helping to create a positive and welcoming environment for all.