A live report from Asafo, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, confirms that a devastating flood has hit the community following a heavy downpour that lasted over three hours.
The flooding, which began earlier today, has submerged large sections of the Asafo Market — the second-largest trading center in the region washing away goods worth thousands of cedis. Traders were seen wading through water, helplessly watching as their wares were swept away.
Amnewsworld.com can confirm that the floodwaters also entered the premises of the Kumasi Municipal Assembly KG school, filling classrooms and destroying educational materials including books, furniture, and teaching equipment.
Asafo is well known as one of the most flood-prone communities in Kumasi, with poor drainage and inadequate planning often blamed for the recurring disaster during the rainy season.
Local residents are calling for immediate intervention from city authorities to address the long-standing drainage issues and prevent further damage in future downpours.
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