At least five people have been injured as a result of a rainstorm that caused the collapse of over sixty houses in the Amakye-Bare community, located in the Atwima Nwabiagya District of the Ashanti region. Residents reported that the heavy downpour lasted only five minutes but was accompanied by strong winds, which destroyed properties and left many families homeless.
The rainstorm has left over 100 people homeless. An assembly member of the area, Collins Osei-Tutu, told Joy News that some of the buildings collapsed on people, leaving at least five injured. An early intervention helped rescue people trapped in their homes to save lives.
“In one house, a man, his wife and children were trapped in a collapsed building; they sustained injuries but no lives were lost. Some workers who were in a container during the heavy storm were swept away,” Collins explained. A traditional ruler in the community has supported the victims by paying their medical bills.
The residents are, however, calling on the government and other non-governmental organisations to come to their aid. “We have reported the incident to the district assembly and the district NADMO director, awaiting their support,” said the assembly member.
By: Joseph Obeng
