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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has raised alarms over imminent flooding across major parts of Ghana as the rainy season draws near, urging a halt to wetland encroachment to reduce the impact.
Acting CEO of the EPA, Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, delivered the warning after her inaugural lecture at the University of Ghana on Thursday, March 27. She emphasised the urgent need to stop construction on wetlands and waterways, which obstruct natural water flow and worsen flooding.
“We see flooding happening, and this year, we are going to have a lot of flooding,” she cautioned. Her remarks follow heavy rains and a storm on Tuesday, March 26, which caused flooding in parts of the Greater Accra Region. The storm led to the collapse of trees and billboards, damaging vehicles and obstructing roads.
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Prof. Klutse stressed that building on wetlands not only increases flood risks but also disrupts ecosystems and natural water drainage. “We need to prepare our adaptation plans so we can survive these impacts when they happen,” she advised.
She highlighted the importance of environmental regulations to protect wetlands and called on local authorities to enforce zoning laws and halt illegal developments.
With flooding expected to be severe this year, the EPA urged Ghanaians to avoid building on waterways and adopt sustainable environmental practices to safeguard lives and property.
The EPA’s warning underscores the urgent need for coordinated efforts to address climate change and its devastating effects on Ghana’s environment.
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