The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis recorded a total of 122 disaster incidents in 2025, affecting 1,961 residents across all the sub-metros in the metropolis.
According to NADMO, flooding accounted for the majority of the incidents, with 104 cases, followed by 14 fire outbreaks, while six were classified as other forms of disasters.
Of the total number of people affected, 1,068 were adults, and 893 were children.
Females were disproportionately impacted, with 1,138 women affected compared to 823 males.
Women and children were identified as the most vulnerable groups.
The cumulative cost of the disasters to the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly was estimated at GH¢2,189,654.00.
Metro NADMO Director, Alhaji Abubakar Kamal, who disclosed this in an interview with Nhyiraba Paa Kwesi Simpson, host of Connect FM’s Omanbapa Morning Show indicated that women and children bore the brunt of the disasters recorded.
“From all these disasters, women and children were mostly affected. We are planning to ensure these disasters are reduced this year and the following. We have started sensitization to educate residents from all places including churches, transport stations and many others to ensure people are prepared even before the major raining season begins and to avoid disasters,” he indicated.
Alhaji Kamal further revealed that NADMO plans to intensify community-level preparedness by training disaster volunteer groups across several communities in the metropolis.
“We are also activating disaster volunteer groups. These groups will serve as quick response to respond to disasters in communities since they are closer to the people. They will receive proper training to respond to disasters and since they are closer to the communities, they will quickly help the situation. We also have in place a disaster management committee in the assembly chaired by the mayor,” he added.
According to him, the measures are aimed at reducing the impact of disasters and improving response time ahead of the major rainy season.
