The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) in the Savannah Region is advising people not to move through floodwaters to reach their destinations.
NADMO’s warning comes after yesterday’s flooding of the country’s capital,Accra , that resulted in the death of 12 people while 7 people remains missing.
The Savannah Regional Director of NADMO, through a press statement signed by Mr Mahamadu Adams urged the public not to risk their lives during a downpour.
The Regional NADMO Secretariat also cautioned persons who live in flood-prone areas to take precautions as the rains set in.
The Disaster Management Organisation is among other things asking such persons to relocate to higher grounds while observing safety procedures to avert any incidents.
According to the press statement by the Regional Public Relations Officer,the Savannah has been identified as one of the regions at high risk of flooding during the current raining season.
Source yagbonradioonline
