'Greater Accra is prepared for more rainfall' - Regional Minister Linda Ocloo

Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has assured residents that the region is fully prepared to handle any further heavy rainfall, outlining a series of measures put in place following the devastating floods that hit the capital after the June 29 downpour.

Speaking in an interview with Joy News, the Minister said district assembly directors across the region have been tasked with educating the public on what to expect and the necessary precautions to take during future downpours.

"Oh yes, we are prepared. We've tasked all the directors of the district assemblies to educate people on what to expect and the actions to take during future downpours. So we are ever ready," she said.

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She disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama has directed Municipal and District Chief Executives to intensify efforts to desilt and dredge gutters within their respective areas, with task forces deployed to clear debris.

"His Excellency the President has given his direction. A chunk of the MCEs and DCEs are desilting and dredging the gutters in their areas. The task force at their various places is trying to make sure that they take care of the debris," she said.

The Minister further revealed that a demolition exercise is on the horizon, targeting structures identified as obstructing the free flow of water during heavy rains.

"There is also going to be a demolition exercise because we've earmarked some of the houses that we think need to be demolished so that we can make way for the easy flow of water when it rains. So we wouldn't have such a disaster anymore," she said.

She assured residents that these combined measures are aimed at preventing a repeat of the recent flood disaster in the Greater Accra Region.

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