Thursday, October 27, 2011

ENGINEER BLAMES HUMAN ACTIVITIES FOR FLOODS

The Ga south Municipal Engineer, Emmanuel Anderson said human activities accounts for the perennial flooding.
He noted that hawkers at the Kasoa toll booth have displayed plastic waste on the stretch of the road which runs through the Weija Lake.
Mr. Anderson said the Ga south have made several attempts to eject these hawkers, but people have accused the assembly for being insensitive.

Emmanuel Anderson denied that some high ranking engineers give permission for the construction of homes on flood prone areas.
He said the some people do not rather listen to the advice of engineers when they consult them.

Meanwhile, an Officer at the Ghana Meteorological Services, Kafui Quashiega said the rains will continue till November 5, but was quick to say the coming weeks will not be heavier than what occurred two days ago.
He added that active part of the rains has been shifted to the Western Region.

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