Over 50 homes at Jachie in Ashanti Region battered by storm

Over 50 homes battered by storm

A devastating stormy downpour has ravaged the Jachie township in the Bosomtwe district of the Ashanti Region, leaving hundreds of residents displaced and their homes destroyed. The torrential rains, which hit the area on Thursday night, tore off the roofs of over 50 houses, destroying valuables and structures, and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

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The displaced residents are in a state of shock and awe, watching their belongings soak in water and their homes crashed by the heavy winds. The scene is one of utter devastation, with roofs ripped off, walls collapsed, and interiors exposed to the elements. The affected residents are struggling to come to terms with the extent of the damage, with many unable to enter their homes or retrieve their belongings.

According to eyewitnesses, the stormy winds were so strong that they ripped off the roofs of hundreds of rooms, leaving the interiors exposed to the direct sun and atmosphere. The affected buildings show signs of weakness, causing them to collapse and reduce to rubble. The residents are in dire need of assistance, with many unable to access their homes or retrieve their valuables.

One of the affected residents, Paa Willie, described the scene: “My room is the one that has been covered with pieces of concrete blocks and pieces of roofing sheets. I have not slept nor entered there since the beginning of the rain at 4pm.” Another resident, Kwasi Oppong Broni, lamented: “Over 13 rooms of my house and 30 tenants have suffered greatly. Not even one of the items they are picking here can work anymore.”

The victims, who are yet to recover from the effects of the heavy rain and wind, are wandering the streets, seeking shelter and assistance. The Chief Executive Officer of the Bosomtwe District, Joseph Assuming, has sympathized with the victims, promising a swift intervention. “We are very saddened by what has happened. We are not yet done with the assessment to ascertain the damage, but we will deliver mattresses as an immediate intervention whilst we work around the clock to support them better in the meantime,” he said.

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The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) officials are assessing the devastation in the community, working to provide immediate assistance to the affected residents. The organization has promised to deliver mattresses and other essential items to the victims, while working to provide a more permanent solution to their housing needs.

The devastating effects of the rains in communities in Jachie Pramso are a recurring problem, with the roofing of hundreds of rooms unable to withstand the stormy winds. The affected residents are in dire need of assistance, and it is imperative that the authorities take swift action to address their plight.

In conclusion, the stormy downpour that battered the Jachie township in the Bosomtwe district of the Ashanti Region has left hundreds of residents displaced and their homes destroyed. The affected residents are in need of immediate assistance, and it is imperative that the authorities take swift action to address their plight. The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) and the Bosomtwe District Assembly must work together to provide a more permanent solution to the housing needs of the affected residents, and ensure that such a disaster does not occur again in the future.

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