The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a warning about potential flooding in major parts of the country as the rainy season approaches.
Acting CEO of the EPA, Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, has urged an end to wetland encroachment to mitigate the severe impact of anticipated floods.
Her warning comes in the wake of heavy rainfall and a storm on Tuesday, March 26, which caused flooding in parts of the Greater Accra Region, toppling trees and billboards that damaged vehicles.
Speaking after delivering her inaugural lecture at the University of Ghana on Thursday, March 27, Professor Klutse stressed the urgent need to halt construction on Ramsar sites.
She noted that flooding is already occurring and warned that the country should expect more extreme weather events this year. She emphasized the importance of developing a strong adaptation plan to help withstand the impacts when they happen.
