The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has said it is currently facing a shortage of relief supplies to adequately support all victims affected by the heavy rains that battered parts of Accra on Sunday, May 18.
In an interview on 3FM’s Sunrise show, NADMO’s Deputy Director General in charge of Protocol and Relief, Samuel Aboagye, disclosed that although their response teams are actively engaged in damage assessment and offering assistance, their resources are stretched thin.
“Our teams are on the ground assessing the situation. If 10, 50, or 100 people are critically affected, we will assist them first. If the items are not enough, we’ll seek support from the district assemblies and the head office,” he stated.
According to Mr. Aboagye, over 3,000 people have been displaced as a result of the floods, which also claimed four lives—three in Adenta and one in Abokobi.
The torrential rains, which began around 3:00 p.m. and lasted nearly three hours, caused significant flooding across several communities, including Weija, Kaneshie, Adabraka, Adentan-Dodowa, and parts of Tema. Roads became impassable, and numerous vehicles were left stranded.
Although meteorological forecasts had already warned of heavier-than-usual rainfall this season, Mr. Aboagye said NADMO had made emergency preparations. Still, he appealed to the public for understanding during this challenging time.
“Please bear with us when you don’t get the relief items on time. We are managing what we have,” he stated.
He assured citizens that NADMO teams remain active in the hardest-hit areas, registering displaced persons and coordinating additional support.
Mr. Aboagye also took the opportunity to advise the public to take precautions during storms and avoid known flood-prone areas.
“Let me use this opportunity to urge everyone to be alert and ready during this rainy season. Safety must come first,” he emphasized.
