Residents of Kanvili Kpawumo in the Tamale North Constituency face the risk of isolation after recent heavy rains washed away the main road linking the community to Kalpohin and surrounding areas.
Though Tamale has recorded just two major rainfalls this week, residents fear the situation will worsen as the rainy season intensifies.
Heavy downpours in Tamale have exposed the fragility of infrastructure in the Kanvili Kpawumo area. A section of the main access road, constructed just two months ago, has been washed away, leaving residents worried about accessibility and safety.
The rains have also overwhelmed poorly constructed drainage systems, which locals describe as inadequate for managing stormwater.
According to the Ghana Meteorological Agency, this year’s rainy season is expected to begin earlier and bring more intense rainfall, deepening fears of flooding and isolation among residents.
One resident, who declined to be named, was seen relocating her belongings, citing the deteriorating road and the absence of alternative routes.
“When it rains, it gets worse than this actually. The children even swim. They have a diving competition here. It is that bad, and the rain takes away all the stuff, as you can tell that is why I am leaving,” she said.
Mothers in the area expressed deep concern about the safety of their children, particularly the dangers posed by open drains and fast-moving floodwaters.
“I have a daughter who is four years old. She going through and seeing all this is heartbreaking. There was a time the water almost took us away, this is the only place I have in Tamale. Imagine it rains like this and the road is like this, how do I get home?,” another resident lamented.
Several residents also reported losing livestock during previous storms.
Calls are growing for authorities to construct a more efficient drainage system, especially around the Gariba Lodge area, which channels runoff through the community.
As the rains persist, residents are urging swift intervention to prevent further destruction and ensure their community remains connected and safe.
Source: channel1news.com | Shawana Yussif
