Flood demolitions must extend beyond isolated structures - Dr. Annang
Dr. Ted Nii Yemoh Annang, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies (IESS) at the University of Ghana, called for a more comprehensive national approach to the demolition of structures obstructing waterways, arguing that isolated interventions will do little to address Ghana's recurring flood disasters. Speaking on JoyNews' Newsfile on Saturday, July 11, Dr. Annang stated, "The demolition should be extensive. It should be nationwide or watershed-wide because it started from a point and it started one by one."
Dr. Annang explained that flood management requires protecting the entire river basin rather than focusing only on visible obstructions within urban centres. He noted that rivers function as interconnected systems made up of main channels, tributaries, wetlands, and catchment areas, all of which play critical roles in conveying stormwater safely. According to him, development that obstructs any part of these natural systems eventually disrupts the entire watershed and increases the likelihood of flooding downstream.
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