Heavy and intermittent rains on Monday have triggered severe flooding in Kpetoe in the Agotime-Ziope District, displacing about 500 residents, destroying homes and farmlands, and disrupting transport along the Ho–Denu Highway.
The flooding was caused by the overflowing Tordze River, which submerged the Kpetoe Bridge in the early hours of Tuesday, June 30, 2026, rendering the major route impassable and halting vehicular movement along the corridor.
Several surrounding communities were also inundated, forcing residents to flee to safer locations.
The District Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation, Mr. Courage Agba, confirmed the incident, noting that although there has been extensive destruction to property, no fatalities have been recorded so far.
He said the worst-hit communities include Agorve, Aborme, Asito, Afetor Yesu Kope and nearby Kpekuita, with relief efforts ongoing to support affected residents.
Emergency response teams from the Ghana National Fire Service, supported by NADMO and other agencies, have been deployed to assist stranded residents while assessments of the damage continue.
The Member of Parliament for Agotime-Ziope, Charles Agbeve, said he received an emergency alert from the district NADMO coordinator around 4:00 a.m. informing him that the Tordze River had burst its banks and flooded parts of the district capital.
He explained that the situation worsened due to ongoing reconstruction works on the Kpetoe Bridge under the government’s Big Push infrastructure programme, which had left parts of the river channel exposed and more vulnerable to overflow.
According to him, he joined the District Chief Executive and emergency officials to visit affected communities and assess the extent of damage while offering support to displaced residents.
Meanwhile, residents are calling for urgent relief items including food, shelter, clothing and medical supplies as authorities continue to evaluate the full impact of the disaster.
The incident has renewed concerns about recurring flooding in the Volta Region, with calls for long-term investment in drainage systems, river management and climate-resilient infrastructure to reduce future risks.
