By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Starr FmStarr FmStarr Fm
  • Home
  • Election Hub
  • General
    GeneralShow More
    Health Minister urges GHS to pardon nurse accused of insulting him during protest
    October 13, 2025
    E/R: Two arrested over alleged plot to assassinate chief in Akyem Kwabeng
    October 13, 2025
    E/R: 60-year-old woman shot dead at funeral in Akuapem, police arrest suspect
    October 13, 2025
    Two Customs officers sue Association executives over alleged unlawful elections
    October 12, 2025
    Ghana’s post-harvest losses could feed Ashanti Region for over a year — Agri-Impact CEO
    October 12, 2025
  • Business
    BusinessShow More
    Ghana’s post-harvest losses could feed Ashanti Region for over a year — Agri-Impact CEO
    October 12, 2025
    Energy Minister commissions rural electrification projects, targets 100% national coverage
    October 12, 2025
    GRA impounds ten diesel trucks attempting to evade GH¢2.3m tax
    October 10, 2025
    IMF backs Ghana’s Reset agenda, reaches Staff-Level Agreement on $385 million support
    October 10, 2025
    Government expands electricity access to 13 Communities in Savannah Region
    October 9, 2025
  • Politics
    PoliticsShow More
    Abuakwa South NDC Chairman denies son’s involvement in illegal mining
    October 12, 2025
    Gov’t committed to ending illegal mining – Veep assures diaspora
    October 12, 2025
    Kennedy Agyapong announces bid for NPP 2028 flagbearer position
    ‘We’re not fixated on ballot number; message matters more’ — Ken Agyapong camp
    October 10, 2025
    Gov’t to partner GJA to prevent attacks on journalists — Felix Kwakye Ofosu
    October 10, 2025
    2026 NPP Primaries: Ken Agyapong tops ballot as Bawumia picks third position
    October 10, 2025
  • Entertainment
    EntertainmentShow More
    CEO of Caveman watches celebrates wife’s call to the Bar
    October 10, 2025
    From the TV Studios to the Courtroom: Serwaa Amihere Becomes Ghana’s Newest Legal Star
    October 10, 2025
    Gilly & The Stars: Reviving highlife music with a global touch 
    October 10, 2025
    Kumasi has no event venue that can host over 5,000 people – Nabil Alhassan
    October 8, 2025
    Artists who perform at Rapperholic aren’t paid – Nabil Alhassan
    October 8, 2025
  • Sports
    SportsShow More
    Otto Addo makes history as he leads Ghana to consecutive World Cup qualifications
    October 12, 2025
    Black Stars qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup after hard-fought win over Comoros
    October 12, 2025
    Yapei United receives GHS 50k boost from Hon. John Jinapor
    October 12, 2025
    Otto Addo focused on teamwork as Ghana chase World Cup qualification against Comoros
    October 12, 2025
    Asamoah Gyan hails Black Stars after 5–0 thrashing of Central African Republic
    October 8, 2025
  • Technology
    TechnologyShow More
    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu speaks at the inauguration of ATU Governing Board on technical education reforms
    Education Ministry launches AI-powered apps to transform SHS teaching
    October 1, 2025
    Mahama inaugurates 18-member joint cyber security committee to strengthen digital safety
    October 1, 2025
    Minority calls on Sam George to account for GH¢10,000 daily fine imposed on DStv
    October 1, 2025
    Prof. Atuguba urges judiciary to embrace technology
    October 1, 2025
    MultiChoice Ghana responds to Communications Minister’s DStv pricing ultimatum
    DStv’s new package upgrades begin nationwide today
    October 1, 2025
  • International
    InternationalShow More
    President Mahama joins global leaders in Beijing to promote women’s empowerment 
    October 12, 2025
    Ghana will never accept Abrego Garcia – Ablakwa declares
    October 10, 2025
    Angel Fair Africa 2025 connects global and African Innovators in New York
    October 10, 2025
    Veep champions investment at Global Gateway Forum in Brussels
    October 9, 2025
    QNET wins Gold Stevie® Award for consumer protection campaign at International Business Awards
    October 7, 2025
  • Factometer
Search
© 2024 EIB Network Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: E/R: Floods wreak havoc; Kyebi court, police station, homes submerged
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Starr FmStarr Fm
Font ResizerAa
  • Headlines
  • Election Hub
  • General
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Factometer
Search
  • Headlines
  • Election Hub
  • General
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Factometer
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2024 EIB Network Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
GeneralHeadlines

E/R: Floods wreak havoc; Kyebi court, police station, homes submerged

Starrfm.com.gh By Starrfm.com.gh Published October 2, 2022
Share
SHARE

Many parts of the Eastern region are experiencing devastating floods following two days of torrential rainfalls.

The Kyebi Court Complex, the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) office, the Kibi Presbyterian College of Education, the Kyebi Demonstration school, and some other institutions and homes near the birim river were seriously flooded for the first time in many decades.

It took the intervention of personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service and some volunteers to rescue victims including children trapped in schools, offices and homes.

In one of the videos which captured the incident on Friday and Saturday saw a family including women and children being scaled over a wall by the rescue team.

The wall of Kibi Presbyterian College of Education collapsed. A GETFUND project ongoing on campus was also submerged.

The flooding was caused by overflow of the birim river due to obstruction and diversion of its upstream watercourse by illegal miners.

“This is the first time in the anals of the area that Birim has overflown it’s banks and flooded the upstream. I was born here and did my O-Level at ABUSCO. I have lived here, became assembly member, worked at the Assembly I have never seen Birim river flood the upstream of the river because the volume of water in the upstream is not much to cause flooding it is the tributaries that increase the volume downstream. The cause is blockage by the illegal miners who have diverted the river course in multiple portions” Oteng Adjei, a former assembly member told Starr News.

Kyebi is not the only mining community affected.

Reports by officials of the National Disaster Management Organization in the various mining districts indicate more devastations in Denkyembour, Atewa, Fanteakwa South among others.

Meanwhile, about one hundred residents of Amanase in Ayensuano District were on Saturday, October 1, 2022, displaced as river Ayensu also over flooded its banks following days of torrential rainfall.

The floods entered homes, shops and almost submerged significant part of the community.

The Akwadum stretch of the Koforidua to Suhum highway was blocked by severe flood caused by overflow of the Densu river Sunday, October 2, 2022.

Reports indicate that no vehicle or pedestrian could cross for many hours.

Vehicles have been directed to use alternate route through Koforidua- Nyamekrom road to join the suhum road.

A statement by the Ghana Highway Authority- Eastern Region said “all motorists traveling between the DVLA roundabout in Effiduase- Koforidua to Suhum that due to the heavy downpour of rain over the weekend the road is temporarily not passable at the bridge at Akwadum. Motorist from Koforidua to Suhum are advised to turn at the traffic light at the SSNIT Estate to Nyamekrom-Supriso road to Obourtumpan then to Nkatenkwan and link the road back at the outskirts of Akwadum. Motorist from Suhum to Koforidua are to observe this and turn at the outskirts of Akwadum and follow the same route to Koforidua. The inconvenience is deeply regretted.”

A resident at Densuano a community along the river fears the water Dam by the Ghana Water Company Limited in the community may collapse which will be fatal”the Dam is submerged, downstream houses are flooded, please inform National disaster management people to get closer to the people downstream for assistance”

Already, management of Ghana Water Company Ltd ( GWCL), Eastern region announced to its “cherished customers and consumers in and around Akyem Oda, Akwatia, Kade and it’s environs that water supply has been interrupted as a result of the shut down of the Akyem Oda Water Supply Treatment Plant.
The shutdown is due to flooding of the plant from overflow of water from the Birim River. We are waiting for the flood water to recede and assess the extent of damage to equipment and other installations before resumption of water production. We regret the inconvenience caused” a statement by management said.

Dr.Kwaku Adu, a Lecturer with the faculty of Environment and Conservation at University College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies (UCAES) located in Akyem Bunso said the reality of climate change is being felt hence leadership of the country must be more committed to mitigating the impacts.

He said the scourge of illegal mining and deforestation will worsen the plight of Ghana if urgent resilient measures are not taken to address the situation.

Source:Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Kojo Ansah

You Might Also Like

Health Minister urges GHS to pardon nurse accused of insulting him during protest

E/R: Two arrested over alleged plot to assassinate chief in Akyem Kwabeng

E/R: 60-year-old woman shot dead at funeral in Akuapem, police arrest suspect

Otto Addo makes history as he leads Ghana to consecutive World Cup qualifications

Black Stars qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup after hard-fought win over Comoros

TAGGED:birimFloodskyebi
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Email Print
Share
Previous Article We’re building thriving tourism economy – Akufo-Addo
Next Article You’re bound for greatness- Ya-Naa to Bawumia

Starr 103.5FM

Starr FmStarr Fm
Follow US
© 2024 EIB Network Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
newsletter icon
Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest in news, podcasts etc..

[mc4wp_form]
Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
adbanner
AdBlock Detected
Our site is an advertising supported site. Please whitelist to support our site.
Okay, I'll Whitelist
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?