Story By: Akua Oteng Amponsah
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has held a stakeholder engagement with communities in Afram Plains North and South to enhance flood prevention and management.
“We’re calling for closer collaboration with these communities to help mitigate potential hazards,” the VRA stated.
Sustainability Manager at VRA, Mr. Hagan Jonathan, appealed to residents who have built structures close to riverbanks to consider relocating.
“Such developments increase flood risks and hinder efforts to manage water levels safely,” he explained.
Mr. Jonathan outlined practical flood prevention measures, including building homes and infrastructure on higher ground, avoiding construction in flood-prone zones, implementing effective drainage systems, and planting trees to prevent soil erosion.
The District Chief Executive for Kwahu Afram Plains South, Moses Tangmee, commended the VRA for its proactive approach to flood management.
“Such early interventions could save the government substantial costs during future disasters,” he noted.
Mr. Tangmee also urged the VRA to address concerns of resettlement communities, such as Forifori and Kwame Dwamena, which have not received compensation like others in neighboring districts.
The VRA reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with affected communities to improve safety and resilience.
