Ashanti regional minister leads major desilting exercise to reduce flood risk

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, together with the Mayor, Richard Ofori, has led a large-scale desilting exercise across drains in the region.

The initiative aims at improving drainage systems and minimizing the risk of flooding, according to a post shared on social media on July 4, 2026.

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The post further indicated that the exercise forms part of protective measures to clear blocked drains as the country continues to experience heavy rainfall.

In an accompanying video, an excavator was seen desilting a drainage system.

The heavy rainfall that began on June 28, 2026, and continued into the early hours of June 29, triggered widespread flooding across several parts of Accra.

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Major roads and houses were submerged, traffic flow was disrupted, and daily activities in multiple communities were affected.

The prolonged downpour caused rapid water accumulation in low-lying areas, with floodwaters spilling onto key roads and residential neighborhoods.

Commuters faced severe delays during the morning rush hour as several routes became impassable.

The devastating rainfall claimed several lives and destroyed properties and goods worth billions of cedis. The incident revived memories of a similar disaster on June 3, 2015, when heavy rainfall led to severe flooding combined with a filling station explosion, causing widespread havoc.

See the post below:

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene along with the Kumasi Mayor, Hon. Richard Ofori Agyemang, has led a large-scale desilting exercise across major drains in the Ashanti Region as part of proactive efforts to improve drainage systems and reduce the risk of… pic.twitter.com/yeS48ByjKc

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