Students in the Alajo 1 and Alajo 2 communities are among those most affected by the recent flooding, having lost school uniforms, books and other educational materials, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ayawaso Central, Rudolph Williams, has said.
Speaking during a flood assessment tour by the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and the National Council, Mr Williams said many displaced residents are temporarily staying with neighbours while they clean and restore their flooded homes during the day.
He said affected families also urgently need mattresses and other essential household items, adding that the assembly is awaiting the distribution of relief supplies.
“So far, we have not recorded any outbreak of diseases such as cholera or typhoid,” he said. “However, we want relief items to be distributed quickly to prevent contamination and reduce the risk of disease.”
Mr. Williams stressed the need for continued desilting and cleaning of drains to reduce the impact of future flooding in the municipality.
On casualties, he said three deaths have so far been recorded within the Ayawaso Central Municipality following the floods.
He explained that while six flood-related deaths have been reported overall, authorities are yet to confirm whether all the victims were from the municipality. He added that the bodies are currently at the Police Hospital pending further investigations and identification.
