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The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) is taking action to support residents affected by the spillage of the Akosombo Dam, which has caused significant flooding in Mepe, located in the North Tongu district of the Volta Region in Ghana. Here are the key points from the information provided.
Due to the flooding caused by the Akosombo Dam spillage, hundreds of residents in Mepe, particularly in the North Tongu and Central Tongu Constituencies, have been displaced from their homes. This has created a significant crisis in the affected areas.
NADMO is working to ensure the safety of the affected residents by moving some of them to safer areas. The organization is actively involved in managing the disaster and providing support to the affected community.
NADMO is collaborating with the Volta River Authority (VRA) to provide relief items to the affected residents. The VRA is actively involved in addressing the situation and has indicated that more relief items will be delivered in the future to further assist the affected population.
The flooding has led to the disruption of essential services, including water and electricity supply, further complicating the situation for residents.
The response to this disaster is ongoing, with the focus on providing relief, ensuring the safety of the affected residents, and collaborating with relevant authorities and organizations to address the crisis. The spillage of the Akosombo Dam has resulted in significant challenges for the community, and the situation will continue to be monitored and managed by NADMO and other relevant agencies.
Source:Omanghana.com
