As Kumasi braces itself for the rainy season, city authorities have begun crucial dredging works at the Airport Roundabout, one of the areas frequently hit by flooding during heavy downpours. This timely intervention is a reminder that proactive planning saves lives, properties, and livelihoods.
In Ghana, the rainy season often arrives with a sense of anxiety for many residents in low-lying communities. Roads become impassable, homes are destroyed, and in some tragic instances, lives are lost. This year, however, the narrative is beginning to shift — one drain at a time.
Acting Before the Storm
“To be forewarned is to be forearmed.” The decision to begin dredging before the rains fully set in reflects a new approach to urban disaster preparedness — one built on prevention rather than reaction. It’s an approach that aligns with the vision of building a modern, resilient city in the 21st century.
This project is not just about clearing drains. It’s about setting a new standard for how Kumasi — and Ghana at large — can tackle urban flooding with deliberate planning and sustained commitment.
100 Flood-Prone Zones Still Await Action
Community advocates, including the MeYÉ› Asanteni movement, have welcomed this development but are calling for more. The city has identified nearly 100 flood-prone zones, many of which remain vulnerable. The hope is that this initiative at Airport Roundabout will serve as a model for city-wide implementation.
Flood prevention must not stop at a single location. A comprehensive, city-wide dredging campaign — coupled with public awareness and strict waste management enforcement — is the only way to truly end Kumasi’s annual flood struggles.
Appreciation for Leadership and Team Effort
This blog would be incomplete without acknowledging the efforts of Dr. Frank Amoakohene for his swift response and oversight in this matter. His involvement, along with the dedicated work of the Regional NADMO Team, sets a strong example of responsive leadership in action.
To all those involved in this exercise — from the diggers on the ground to the planners behind the scenes — the city sees you, and we say thank you.
The Bigger Picture: A City That Builds Forward
At MulticdbOnline, we believe in storytelling that inspires change. This dredging effort is more than a news headline; it is a symbol of what Kumasi can achieve when communities raise their voices, and leaders respond with action.
Let this be a wake-up call — not just to act, but to keep acting. Because cities that thrive are those that prepare.
Together, let’s build a Kumasi that doesn’t fear the rain — but welcomes it.