Mahama presents relief items to flood victims in Hohoe, announces 5,000 bags of cement
Story by: Regina Bless
President John Dramani Mahama has presented relief items to residents affected by recent flooding in Hohoe and announced a donation of 5,000 bags of cement to support the reconstruction of homes destroyed by the disaster.
President Mahama visited the Hohoe Zongo on Friday to assess the extent of the damage and commiserate with residents affected by the floods.
The disaster displaced more than 5,000 people and destroyed homes and other properties in parts of the municipality after continuous rainfall caused the River Dayi to overflow its banks and flood low-lying communities.
President Mahama attributed the unusual flooding to increasingly unpredictable weather patterns linked to climate change.
He explained that extreme weather conditions are becoming more difficult to predict, with some periods experiencing excessive rainfall while others face prolonged dry conditions.
The President also noted that continuous rainfall in neighbouring Togo contributed to rising water levels in the River Dayi, resulting in flooding in communities along the river.
According to him, the relief items provided by the Presidency are intended to support affected residents as they begin the recovery process.
President Mahama further announced that the owner of Dzata Cement had pledged 5,000 bags of cement to assist households whose homes were destroyed.
He directed the Member of Parliament, the Municipal Chief Executive and the Regional Minister to ensure that the relief items and cement are distributed fairly to residents directly affected by the floods.
The President commended traditional leaders, local authorities and government agencies, including the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), for their response to the disaster.
He also conveyed sympathies from his wife, Lordina Mahama, to residents who suffered losses.
Meanwhile, residents have called for long-term measures to address the causes of flooding in the area and prevent similar disasters from occurring in the future.