Personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) visited low-lying areas in the capital, Accra on Wednesday (15 June) to save lives and properties after long hours of downpour.
Dubbed “operation boafo“, which literally means ‘helper’, the army rescued civilians trapped in their homes as a result of the flood, helped others to cross to safe places and also assisted in traffic control among others.
Some of the areas visited were Adjei Kojo, Kaneshie, Odorkor, Graphic Road and Kasoa.
More rains
Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) is warning of more rains, urging residents of flood-prone areas to move to higher grounds as a precautionary measure.
Residents around Kasoa, Cape Coast, and Takoradi have been warned to move to places of safety.
“All citizens living in these areas are warned to take precautionary measures to stay safe, especially those living in flood-prone areas. Such people are advised to move to higher grounds and identified safe havens in their communities to avoid danger.
“NADMO entreats the general public to pay heed to this weather warning and act accordingly to keep safe. Counting on your understanding and placing premium on your safety and that of your family and properties,” NADMO’s director of communications, George Ayisi, said.
The warning also includes emergency contact numbers for persons who require assistance during the downpour – 112, 0302964884 and 0299350699.
The Ghana Police Service had earlier also advised commuters and motorists to be cautious after hours of rainfall resulted in flooding in some parts of Accra.
Public Alert!
Accra and its surrounding enclaves are experiencing a downpour and due to this, commuters and motorists are advised to be cautious as some places might be flooded.
Low-lying and flood-prone areas should be avoided as much as possible.
Police patrol teams have been deployed and are on the ground to ensure the safety of all.
Anyone in an emergency due to the weather should contact the Police Emergency numbers 18555, 191 or 112 for assistance.
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