River Dayi overflow displaces over 3,000 residents in Hohoe

More than 3,000 residents have been displaced by severe flooding in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region, with more than 400 homes reportedly affected after the River Dayi overflowed its banks.

Several communities along the river have been affected, with Zongo among the worst-hit areas. More than half of the community has reportedly been submerged, forcing residents to flee their homes as floodwaters spread across neighbourhoods.

The displaced residents have been moved to temporary locations, including classrooms, while authorities work to secure more suitable accommodation.

The scale of the disaster has placed significant pressure on the Hohoe Municipal Assembly and other local authorities, prompting calls for urgent assistance from individuals, organisations and other stakeholders.

Speaking on Channel One TV on Monday, September 28, Hohoe MP Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo appealed for support for the affected residents.

“It’s overwhelming. The MP and the MCE alone cannot, in fact, we are not able to. We are calling for support,” he said.

Mr Tsekpo also commended the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and the security agencies for helping to evacuate residents from vulnerable areas and prevent loss of lives.

He said the situation remained fluid, with water levels continuing to rise even after the heavy rainfall had stopped, making sustained emergency assistance necessary as authorities work to protect affected communities.