For the second week of October 2025, heavy rains have caused severe flooding across parts of Kumasi Metropolis, leaving dozens of homes submerged and hundreds of residents displaced. The rain, which lasted for about two hours on Tuesday night, has caused a lot of damage. The flooding caused massive traffic congestion and left many people stranded.
The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) has begun emergency relief operations to provide temporary shelter and food to affected families.
Roads and Homes Submerged
Communities such as Atonsu, Kaase, Asokwa, and Tafo were the hardest hit, with several houses being affected by the pressure of floodwaters. Residents told NewsGhOnline that blocked drainage systems and poor waste disposal worsened the situation.
According to a resident, it’s always a problem when it rains for just two hours. “If it rains for just two hours, it causes problems, so imagine what would happen if it rains for three days; lives would be lost.”
The menace of flooding situations across the country has been a major blockage of drainage systems. To resolve this situation, the mindset of residents must be changed for good. Dumping of refuse in drainage systems will only result in flooding.
An opinion leader in the Kaase community, Rev. Oheneba Acheampong, noted there are two drainage systems in the area. He stated, “It has destroyed our businesses over the years, and we’re calling on the Asokwa Municipal Assembly to take a closer look at the drain to stop the flooding,”
Outlook
Environmental experts warn that continued encroachment on waterways will make future flooding inevitable unless stricter planning laws are enforced.
Source: NewsGhOnline community report.
