Torrential rains that lasted for about an hour
on Thursday have injured two children and displaced over 900 residents
at Yendi in the Northern region. Officials of the National
Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) have indicated that the rains
ripped off the roofing and destroyed about 368 rooms in 91 houses.
Many residents have abandoned their homes and seeking shelter with their relatives and friends.
One of the victims, Issah Salifu, a teacher has told Accra-based Joy FM: “I went to Barclays Bank for a loan. They just started deduction six months ago. I can’t go back to them for another loan. Where to sleep is a problem as we have been sleeping.”
Yendi Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Issah Zakaria who visited the area with other NADMO officials to access the extent of damage appealed to all and sundry, particularly NGOs to come to the aid of the residents, as the MCE is currently financially constrained.
"They are struggling to survive. Most of them are borrowing to be able to fix their houses. In the interim, the Assembly is working hard to come to their aid," the MCE added.
Many residents have abandoned their homes and seeking shelter with their relatives and friends.
One of the victims, Issah Salifu, a teacher has told Accra-based Joy FM: “I went to Barclays Bank for a loan. They just started deduction six months ago. I can’t go back to them for another loan. Where to sleep is a problem as we have been sleeping.”
Yendi Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Issah Zakaria who visited the area with other NADMO officials to access the extent of damage appealed to all and sundry, particularly NGOs to come to the aid of the residents, as the MCE is currently financially constrained.
"They are struggling to survive. Most of them are borrowing to be able to fix their houses. In the interim, the Assembly is working hard to come to their aid," the MCE added.
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