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Rainstorm leaves one dead in Kintampo; hundreds displaced elsewhere

One person has been reported dead and several houses damaged following a rainstorm that hit the Kintampo North Municipality of Bono East Region.

This is the only death recorded so far in a rainstorm that hit parts of the nation leading to the destruction of properties worth thousands of cedis.

Several houses and some stores at the Kintampo Market were destroyed and 13 persons also sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the Kintampo Government Hospital.

In the Northern Region, hundreds of residents have been rendered homeless at Kulnyavilla in the Sagnerigu municipality after the storm.

When Citi News visited Kulnyavilla this morning, some affected residents were seen outside in the open with their belongings.

The rain had left foodstuff such as cassava, maize and flour were also soaked children in the affected homes unable to go to school.

In an interview with Citi News, affected residents said they had sought shelter from friends and families.

Alimah Alhassan is one of the affected residents recalled: “We ran to the room When the rain started. While in the room, we saw the roof lifting up by the wind so we ran out and stood in the rain till it was over. It has destroyed our food items, monies and clothes, in fact, everything of ours.”

Another resident Fati Alhassan said she was unable to salvage and foodstuff and appeals for help. “We could not pick anything, the rain-soaked all our foodstuffs. We need support ” she appealed.

Jirapa appeals to NADMO

In the Jirapa municipality of the Upper West Region, at least one person was injured and some 200 persons displaced. About 30 houses were destroyed by the storm.

The Municipal Chief Executive for Jirapa, Christine Bomannye Amadu, in an interview with Citi News, appealed to NADMO and benevolent individuals and institutions to urgently come to the aid of the affected persons.

“We are faced with a serious disaster. Those who are displaced cannot get shelter or even food. We badly need help and whoever that can support will be highly appreciated.”

The Jirapa municipal director of the NADMO, Nuhu Abdul-Jalilu, however, said his outfit was unable to come to the aid of the affected victims.

“We don’t have any relief items in our wear house right now. So there is little we can do to support the victims. I have forwarded the reports to the regional office and we are waiting for their response “.

Total blackout in Ashanti

The storm caused significant disruption in Kumasi on Thursday evening. Parts of the city flooded.

One person was trapped in his vehicle after a giant billboard fell on it at Afful-Nkwanta in Kumasi.

Eyewitnesses say, two people — the wife and child of the trapped victim — were rescued and rushed to the hospital.

The downpour also caused a total blackout in the city.

 

Source: citinewsroom.com

Ogyem Solomon

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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