Floods claim life in Twifo Atti-Morkwa, another missing
Authorities in the Central Region are searching for a young student feared drowned after heavy rains triggered dangerous conditions in parts of the Twifo Atti-Morkwa District, while the body of another victim has already been recovered from the Pra River.
The latest incidents have renewed concerns over river safety during the rainy season, with local disaster management officials warning residents to stay away from swollen water bodies and hazardous riverbank activities.
District officials confirmed that the first victim, a 45-year-old man from Morkwa, had been reported missing several days earlier after flood-related circumstances. His body was eventually discovered and retrieved from the Pra River on Monday.
Attention has now shifted to efforts to locate Alfred Kumi, a recent Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidate, who is believed to have been swept away after entering the Osen River at Twifo Edugyaa.
According to information from the area, Alfred had travelled from Gomoa Ohua to visit his father and seek assistance to further his education following the completion of his junior high school studies. During his stay, he reportedly went to the river to bathe but failed to return.
Search teams and community members have since been combing the area in an attempt to locate him.
The District Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), James Pra, confirmed both incidents and said emergency efforts remain focused on finding the missing teenager.
He expressed concern over increasing risks around rivers and waterways, particularly during periods of intense rainfall, and urged residents to exercise greater caution.
Mr Pra also blamed illegal sand-winning activities along riverbanks for creating dangerous conditions that put lives at risk. According to him, excavated portions of rivers often become hidden hazards capable of trapping unsuspecting residents.
He called for stronger enforcement against such activities and appealed for logistical support to improve rescue operations in the district.
The NADMO official specifically requested life jackets and additional emergency equipment, saying they would significantly enhance the ability of responders to conduct rescue and recovery missions during flood-related emergencies.
The incidents come as several communities across the region continue to experience the effects of heavy rains, with disaster management officials urging the public to avoid flooded areas and fast-flowing rivers.
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