Heavy and intermittent rains that fell on Monday have triggered severe flooding in Kpetoe in the Agotime-Ziope District of the Volta Region, leaving about 500 people displaced, destroying homes and farmlands, and cutting off traffic on the Ho-Denu Highway.
As of the early hours of Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the Tordze River had overflowed its banks, with fast-moving floodwaters completely submerging the Kpetoe Bridge, making it impassable and forcing the suspension of vehicular movement along the major highway.
The flooding also inundated several residential communities, destroying homes, farms, and livestock, while bringing commercial and social activities in the area to a virtual standstill.
The Agotime-Ziope District Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Courage Agba, confirmed the development in an interview with our Reporter, saying that although the floods caused extensive destruction, no fatalities had been recorded.
According to him, an estimated 500 residents have been displaced by the disaster so far.
Mr Agba identified the worst-hit communities as Agorve, Aborme, Asito, Afetor Yesu Kope and nearby Kpekuita, where floodwaters swept through homes and farmlands, leaving many families counting significant losses.
He disclosed that personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) had been deployed to the affected communities to assist with rescue operations and provide support to stranded residents, while NADMO continues to assess the extent of the damage.
The submerged bridge has also disrupted transportation along the Ho-Denu Highway, a major road linking several communities in the Volta Region, with motorists and commuters stranded as authorities monitor the situation.
One of the victims, Joshua Adzri, recounted how he rushed home after receiving a distress call from his family.
“I received a phone call that our house was flooding, so I rushed home to save our belongings. Unfortunately, the water rose so quickly that I could only pack a few items before the flood overwhelmed the house. We lost many of our possessions and are now staying with friends on higher ground,” he said.
Mr Adzri appealed to the government, NADMO, and other humanitarian organisations to urgently come to the aid of affected residents.
“We need immediate assistance because many families have lost everything. We appeal to the relevant authorities to support us with relief items and help us recover from this disaster.”
Residents across the affected communities are also calling for urgent humanitarian assistance, including food, temporary shelter, clothing, and medical supplies, as authorities continue to assess the full extent of the destruction.
The latest incident has heightened concerns over the recurring flooding in parts of the Volta Region following persistent heavy rains, with residents and local authorities urging the government to invest in long-term flood control measures, improved drainage systems, and river management to prevent future disasters.
By: Daniel Orlando/newsalertgh.com
