Kumasi, June 27, GNA - The Ashanti Regional Secretariat of National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has warned about heavy rains in Kumasi Metropolis and environs during the weekend. It has therefore warned the people, especially those staying around flood prone areas to take the necessary precautionary measures to prevent flood related disasters.
A statement issued in Kumasi on Friday and signed by Mr Kofi Osei Amponsah, Ashanti Regional NADMO Coordinator said a weather warning from Ghana Meteorological Agency, said Kumasi Metropolis and environs would experience heavy and continuous downpour from Friday June 27 to Monday June 30.
It said it was therefore important for residents, especially those in flood prone areas to take necessary steps to prevent any unfortunate situation which might be caused by floods.
The statement advised parents to monitor activities of their children to avoid being carried away by running waters in gutters. It however, advised residents to contact the military, fire service, the police and NADMO personnel in case of any emergency on telephone numbers 051-24088, 22221, 22222, 22322 or 020-8172193 for assistance.
