Akyem Akutuase community in Atiwa East of Eastern Region was hit with a heavy rainstorm yesterday leaving a lot of people homeless and devastated.
The an hour rainfall that started with heavy storm took most people of the community by surprise as many people had to seek shelter with friends and relatives.
Speaking to the district National, Disaster Management Organisation NADMO, Mr Anokye Frempong heroesghnews.com that on hearing the news the Disaster Management Organisation rushed to the town to assess the impact of the situation.
According to him the team recorded no casualty but about 60 people were rendered homeless whereas lots of valuable items and properties were dismantled.
Mr. Anokye Frempong added that children and pregnant women were still in their helpless shape.
“We however, recommend immediate attention to their plight” He concluded.
by Rexkin Ohene Boateng.
Credit: Padmond, peace fm.