Dr. Jane Ansah calls for collective response after relentless rains destroy livelihoods and infrastructure, claiming four lives.
Vice President Dr. Jane Ansah has issued a grave appeal following devastating floods that have swept across the country, affecting more than 42,000 people and claiming four lives. The incessant rains, which began on December 22, have destroyed crops, washed away livestock, and severely damaged homes, roads, and bridges in 18 districts.
In a statement on her Facebook page, Dr. Ansah described the widespread damage as “heartbreaking,” noting that families are losing their livelihoods, homes, and sources of food. She expressed deep sadness despite government preparedness measures enacted after early weather forecasts.
“Government strengthened contingency planning, intensified public awareness campaigns, pre-positioned relief items, and placed search-and-rescue teams on standby,” she wrote. “The damage caused by these rains is heartbreaking.”
The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DODMA) is now leading coordinated response efforts. These include ongoing search and rescue operations, the establishment of emergency operation centres, and the deployment of security forces in the hardest-hit areas.
Current assessments indicate over 9,300 households have been impacted, with 101 injuries recorded so far. The Vice President has called on the public and development partners to heed weather advisories and support relief initiatives.
“Disasters require collective responsibility,” Dr. Ansah urged, emphasizing the need for continued national and international solidarity as the crisis unfolds.
