Kunfusi Dam collapse cuts off 15,000 residents in Savannah Region

The Chief of Kunfusi, Kunfusiwura Saaka Awusi, has appealed to the government to urgently intervene after severe flooding caused the collapse of the Kunfusi Dam, cutting off about 15,000 residents in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah Region.

According to a report by Kumasimail.com on September 26, 2026, the incident followed about 15 hours of continuous rainfall between September 23 and 24, 2026 leaving major roads in the area impassable and disrupting the movement of people, food supplies and essential services.

Kunfusiwura Saaka Awusi said the condition of the roads had deteriorated to the point where vehicles could no longer access the community.

“Our road has ceased to be motorable, leaving about 15,000 people cut off from the rest of the Savannah Region,” the chief said.

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The flooding has also affected several sections of the Tuna-Kalba Road, further worsening transportation challenges and isolating communities in the area.

Residents have expressed concern because Kunfusi and adjoining communities are major food‑producing areas in the district, warning that the disruption could hinder the transportation of farm produce and essential commodities.

The chief has therefore called on the government and relevant authorities to provide urgent assistance to restore access to the affected communities and implement a lasting solution to the recurring flooding and road challenges.

Residents are also appealing for immediate intervention to reopen the roads and ensure the safe movement of people and goods while authorities work to address the causes of the perennial flooding.

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