The Aowin Municipality in the Western North Region is grappling with a worsening humanitarian situation after days of heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding, leaving more than 2,000 people homeless and forcing emergency evacuations across several communities.
The disaster has severely impacted the municipal capital, Enchi, along with surrounding communities such as Achimfo, Sewuam, and Nyankamum, where rising waters have submerged homes, farmlands, and local roads, disrupting daily life and livelihoods.
Speaking to the media, the Aowin Municipal Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation, National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Mr. Karim Ndego, described the situation as one of the most challenging emergencies the municipality has faced in recent times.
He explained that the continuous rainfall has overwhelmed drainage systems and low-lying areas, forcing many residents to abandon their homes in search of safety.
“More than 2,000 people have currently been displaced,” Mr. Ndego stated, warning that the figure could rise as rains persist and assessment teams continue to document the full extent of the damage across affected communities.
According to NADMO, temporary shelters have been established in strategic locations within the affected areas to provide immediate relief and accommodation for displaced families.
Relief teams are also distributing basic supplies where possible, although officials say resources remain stretched.
Mr. Ndego added that emergency response operations are ongoing, with NADMO working alongside local authorities and community volunteers to assess damage, support evacuations, and restore access routes cut off by floodwaters.
Efforts are also underway to reduce further risks in flood-prone zones as weather conditions remain unstable.
He made a strong appeal to the public, civil society organisations, and humanitarian partners to urgently support victims with food, clothing, bedding, and other essential relief items.
He stressed that many affected families have lost nearly all their belongings and are in urgent need of assistance.
Some displaced residents who spoke to Onua News described harrowing experiences, recounting how rapidly rising waters engulfed their homes overnight, leaving them with little time to salvage property.
Many are now taking refuge in overcrowded shelters or staying with relatives in safer areas.
As the rains continue, authorities say they are closely monitoring water levels and remain on high alert, urging residents in vulnerable areas to move to higher ground and adhere to safety advisories.
The situation underscores the growing vulnerability of communities in the Aowin Municipality to seasonal flooding, raising renewed calls for long-term investment in drainage infrastructure and climate resilience measures to prevent recurring disasters.
By 1960news.com
