Heavy rains destroy traders’ goods

 Dear Sir/Madam,

A sudden heavy downpour last Tuesday left many traders at the community market counting their losses after floodwaters swept through their stalls.

Within minutes, the rainwater flood­ed the market grounds, soaking bags of maize, tomatoes, onions, and sec­ond-hand clothes. Some traders rushed to lift their goods onto tables and benches, while others watched helplessly as the water destroyed their items.

The traders complained that the sheds in the market are weak and leaked badly whenever it rains, leaving them with no protection.

Residents and customers who came to the market also struggled to walk through the water, with some abandoning their shopping altogether.

Taxi drivers refused to enter the flood­ed area, leaving many shoppers stranded.

Community leaders say the problem is not new. For years, the poor drainage system has caused flooding during rainy seasons, but little has been done to solve it.

“The market is the backbone of this town,” one elder remarked. “If it keeps flooding, everyone will suffer; not just the traders.”

The traders are now appealing to the local assembly to desilt the gutters, repair the sheds, and provide proper drainage.

Without this action, they will continue to suffer heavy losses whenever it rains and that would threaten their livelihoods.

Hetty Ameley Acquah

Student-UNIMAC-IJ (BACS26091)

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