How ready are we for the rains?

Dear Editor,

I WRITE to draw the attention of NADMO and other related agencies to the recent prediction by the Ghana Meteorological Agency to expect a lot of rains this year, especially in the Southern sector of the country.

GMet issued the forecast to provide an early warning to protect lives and property.

Interestingly, the Southern sector happens to be one of the many trouble spots in the country when the rains start.

It predicted the season to start in March and continue until July or August with above-normal rainfall along the eastern coast and nearby inland areas, including Accra, Tema, Cape Coast, Saltpond, Asamankese, Akim Oda, Koforidua, and Kade.

Knowing the problems faced as a country, concerns have been raised in certain quarters about the aftermath flooding problems in low-lying areas.

These concerns are well placed because flooding has become an annual ritual associated with the season.

My appeal goes to NADMO as well as the district and metropolitan assemblies. They are responsible for activities before and after the season.

As we prepare, they must spearhead the campaign to desilt the drainages in order for water to flow freely.

The citizenry must also show some sense of responsibility by desisting from throwing rubbish into gutters to block the free flow of water.

Noah Musa,
Adabraka