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Parts of Winneba flooded after hours of heavy rains

Some parts of Winneba in the Central Region got flooded after heavy rains on Wednesday morning.

The torrential rains destroyed several household properties and displacing some residents.

Other residents also had a difficult time accessing their rooms as both the interior and exterior of their houses were filled with floodwater.

Areas around the Baiden Ghartey Memorial Hospital were also affected by the flood.

Some lucky ones managed to secure some items.

Meanwhile, the Awutu Senya East National Disaster and Mangement Organisation (NADMO) says over 800 houses would be demolished as a measure to reduce flooding in certain parts of Kasoa.

These houses earmarked for demolition are located close to the Okrudu river on the Bawjiase stretch.

Speaking to Citi News in an interview, Head of Operations at Awutu Senya East NADMO, Lawrence Bannerman said they are working on acquiring permits from the court to aid them in the demolition exercise.

Source: citinewsroom.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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