More than 400 residents in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region have been displaced following severe flooding caused by heavy rains on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Nine out of the municipality’s 13 electoral areas have been affected, making movement difficult for residents. The hardest-hit communities include Iron City, Dokutsekope, Akweley Cross River, and Kpometey Zongo.
Speaking to Adom News, residents expressed frustration over their losses caused by the floods.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Seth Sabah Serwonoo-Banini, attributed the flooding to poor drainage systems and blocked waterways, pledging that the assembly will soon address the issues.
Meanwhile, the Awutu Senya East Member of Parliament, Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunnor, together with officials from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and the Assembly, visited the affected communities to assess the damage.
The MP revealed that some residents will need to be relocated, noting that many are currently seeking shelter in churches, mosques, and other available facilities.
“We will dredge the drainage, educate residents, and implement measures to prevent future occurrences,” she said.
The heavy downpour, which lasted several hours on Sunday, submerged major roads and cut off access to several communities. Other areas affected by the flooding include Weija, Kaneshie, Adabraka, Adenta-Dodowa, Tema, and surrounding towns.