Ghana's Flooding Crisis: Is Demolishing Buildings the Answer?

Ghana's Flooding Crisis: Expert Questions Ineffectiveness of Current Solutions Ghana continues to grapple with recurring floods, particularly in the Greater Accra region. Recent discussions on UTV Ghana's Ade Akye Nsoromma show highlighted the concerns of Yaw Asani Tano, who questioned the efficacy of current mitigation strategies. "No matter how many buildings are demolished, it won’t solve the flooding problem in Ghana," Tano stated emphatically. He pointed to past projects, some costing over $662 million, which failed to address the root causes of the problem. Tano's comments underscore the need for a more holistic approach to flood management, going beyond superficial solutions and addressing underlying infrastructural and environmental issues. The ongoing debate emphasizes the urgency of finding sustainable solutions to protect lives and property from the devastating effects of seasonal flooding.