The Volta Region has been hit by severe flooding following hours of heavy rainfall, leaving homes submerged and thousands of residents displaced across parts of Hohoe. The flooding has disrupted communities along the River Dayi, with residents forced to seek temporary shelter as emergency teams work to prevent further loss of life.
The situation has also affected businesses, schools and key transport links, with floodwaters damaging a bridge serving as the main connection between one affected community and Hohoe. Residents in several locations have been moved to safer areas as authorities assess the scale of the destruction.
Member of Parliament for Hohoe, Honourable Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo revealed that more than 400 homes have been affected while over 3,000 people are currently seeking temporary shelter. He explained that residents from heavily affected communities have been moved into churches, classrooms and other safe structures while efforts continue to secure additional accommodation.
Honourable Tsekpo described the situation as increasingly difficult as the volume of water is rising despite the rainfall easing in Hohoe. He attributed the continuing increase to water flowing into the area from Togo, where the River Dayi originates.
“More than half of Zongo is gone. Most of the houses are submerged, leaving no less than 3,000 people now seeking for shelter.”
Honourable Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo
The Hohoe MP noted that communities located around the River Dayi experienced significant flooding, with Zongo among the worst affected areas. He explained that the extent of the flooding has placed considerable pressure on available temporary shelters and emergency resources.
Directing attention to the emergency response, Honourable Tsekpo credited the National Disaster Management Organisation and security agencies with helping residents escape from their homes. He indicated that their intervention has helped prevent a potentially higher number of casualties during the flooding.
The MP further disclosed that authorities are monitoring the movement of floodwaters towards surrounding communities. He explained that security personnel have been deployed to the affected areas to support evacuations and protect residents as the situation developed.
Meanwhile, the destruction of a key bridge has created additional difficulties for residents in an isolated community. Honourable Tsekpo explained that students in the area are unable to attend school because the bridge has been completely washed away.
He stressed that the immediate priority is protecting lives and providing basic assistance to displaced residents. The Hohoe MP added that emergency meetings involving security agencies and other stakeholders would continue as authorities assessed the situation.
Flood Crisis Exposes Hohoe’s Growing Emergency Response Needs
The flooding in Hohoe has placed significant pressure on local authorities as displaced residents require shelter, food and other essential support. The scale of the emergency has also exposed the difficulty of managing a rapidly developing disaster with resources available at the local level.
Honourable Tsekpo explained that the immediate response is on moving affected residents away from submerged homes and securing temporary locations where they could spend the night. He noted that churches, classrooms and other safe structures are being used to accommodate residents while authorities consider longer term arrangements.
The Hohoe MP disclosed that displaced residents have also received hot meals as part of the emergency response. He indicated that further discussions with security agencies and disaster management officials would focus on maintaining temporary support for those unable to return home.
According to Honourable Tsekpo, the scale of the disaster has exceeded what could reasonably be managed by the local MP and Municipal Chief Executive alone. He therefore called for assistance from individuals, organisations and other stakeholders willing to support affected households.
“It’s overwhelming that the MP, the MCE alone, in fact are not able to do. So, we are calling for support.”
Honourable Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo
The appeal covers immediate humanitarian assistance as well as support for communities facing prolonged displacement. The Hohoe MP stressed that the emergency has developed unexpectedly, leaving local authorities with limited preparation time to mobilise sufficient resources.
The MP also urged the public to recognise the severity of the situation by supporting residents who have lost access to their homes. He emphasised that direct assistance would be critical as the affected communities begin dealing with the consequences of the flooding.
As emergency operations continue, attention is expected to be on shelter provision, food supplies, infrastructure access and the safety of communities along the River Dayi. The immediate response will also depend on coordination between local authorities, NADMO, security agencies and other organisations providing assistance.
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