A heavy three-hour rainstorm on Friday evening flooded areas around Christ the King Academy in Cape Coast, turning streets into fast-flowing streams.
The downpour submerged more than 50 homes and two churches.
Although no deaths were recorded, residents shared frightening experiences. Some elderly and physically challenged people had to be carried on people’s backs through waist-deep, debris-filled water to reach safety.
The Central Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Emmanuel Kwesi Dawood, said many of the affected residents have now found temporary shelter with friends, relatives, while others are staying in NADMO Safe Havens.
He told reporters that the flooding began around 9 pm on Friday.
Mr. Dawood praised the NADMO Rapid Response Team for acting quickly to rescue residents and prevent loss of life.
He advised people living in low-lying and flood-prone communities to move valuable items and important documents to higher ground ahead of future rains.
He also urged residents to avoid walking or driving through floodwaters, warning of serious danger. He added that children and the elderly should stay away from flooded areas to reduce risk.
He encouraged households to use bottled or boiled water until clean water supplies are restored.
Mr. Dawood further warned residents to switch off electricity at the main power switch if floodwater enters their homes.
He also asked the public to immediately report anyone trapped or injured to NADMO or local authorities.
He said assessment teams are still working to determine the full extent of damage and the number of people affected.
He assured residents that NADMO will provide emergency relief and coordinate further support for displaced families.
Mr. Dawood also appealed to corporate organisations, institutions, and philanthropists to support victims with food, shelter materials, and medical supplies.
He said such cooperation would help speed up recovery efforts in the affected communities.
