Omanghana
A poultry farmer in Dawhenya has appealed to the government and the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) for urgent assistance after devastating floods destroyed his farm, leaving only a single chicken alive.
The heartbreaking incident occurred during the torrential rains that swept across the Greater Accra Region on Monday, June 29, 2026, triggering widespread flooding that claimed lives, displaced thousands of residents, and caused extensive damage to homes, businesses, and farms.
A video of the farmer surveying the destruction has since gone viral on social media, drawing widespread sympathy from Ghanaians.
Floodwaters Destroy Entire Poultry Farm
In the widely shared video, the visibly emotional farmer walked through his flooded poultry facility, showing empty, mud-covered pens where thousands of birds had previously been housed.
According to the farmer, rapidly rising floodwaters submerged the poultry structures within a short period, sweeping away or drowning nearly all of his birds.
Amid the devastation, only one chicken survived the disaster.
Holding up the lone survivor, the farmer described the scale of the loss and the emotional toll of seeing years of hard work wiped out overnight.
“Only One Chicken Survived”
The farmer said the flooding had erased his entire investment, leaving him without the financial means to rebuild his business.
He appealed directly to the government and the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) for support to help him recover.
“I have lost almost all my birds. Only one survived the flooding. I am appealing to the government and NADMO to support me so I can recover from this disaster.”
His appeal has resonated with many social media users, who have called for assistance for farmers affected by the floods.
Floods Hit Poultry Farmers Across Greater Accra
The losses in Dawhenya are part of a broader impact on the poultry industry following the heavy rains that battered the Greater Accra Region.
Several poultry farmers have reported significant losses as floodwaters inundated farms and damaged livestock facilities.
In Pantang P&T, one poultry producer reportedly lost more than 1,000 laying hens after a neighboring retaining wall collapsed under the pressure of floodwaters, destroying parts of the farm.
Another farmer in Dome is said to have lost more than 400 birds after floodwaters suddenly overflowed into poultry houses.
Concerns Over Poultry Supply and Prices
Industry observers warn that the destruction of poultry farms across parts of Greater Accra could temporarily affect the supply of eggs and poultry products in local markets.
The losses are expected to place additional financial strain on farmers already dealing with rising production costs, while consumers could face short-term increases in the prices of eggs and chicken if supply remains constrained.
As recovery efforts continue following one of the region’s most destructive flooding events in recent years, affected farmers are urging authorities to provide emergency financial assistance and agricultural recovery support to help rebuild their livelihoods and strengthen resilience against future climate-related disasters.
Source: Omanghana
