A devastating tidal wave disaster has left the residents of Agavedzi in trauma, with at least 51 houses destroyed and over 300 individuals displaced, according to the Assembly Member for the Agavedzi Electoral Area, Ebenezer Assah.
Speaking on JoyNews’ The Probe on Sunday, March 2, Assah described the dire situation, revealing that even the community cemetery has been affected.
“About 51 houses have been destroyed so far, 300 plus individuals displaced…the sea has taken about 63 tombs so far, and the remaining bodies that we were able to retrieve have been transferred to other cemeteries,” he said.
He expressed concerns that if the sea defense project is not continued, more cemeteries and properties will be lost.
Mr Assah further highlighted the vulnerability of the community, noting that residents now depend on the major road connecting Aflao and Anloga.
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“We are hoping that if nothing is done to stop the ravages of the tidal waves, it won’t take away the only hope we have – our major road,” he stressed.
He called on the government and relevant authorities to intervene urgently to prevent further destruction and displacement.
The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has declared a ‘state of emergency’ following extensive devastation caused by coastal erosion along the southern Volta.
The sea, driven by high tides, continues to wash away communities along the coast in the Ketu South Municipality within the last 7 days.
Mr. Gunu described this occurrence as a threat to national security and called for emergency interventions to curb the destruction and ensure the safety and well-being of residents of the affected communities.
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