Audio By Carbonatix
At least, one person has been confirmed dead following Monday’s heavy downpour in Kumasi, the Asahnti Region capital.
The body of a 32-year old welder, Kofi Appiagyei, was retrieved Tuesday afternoon in the Susuan stream at Atonsu S-Line, after he had been swept away by flood waters at Asawasi-Pelele.
The deceased was on his way home from work when the unexpected happened after he reportedly turned deaf ears on warning by bystanders to abandon his decision to step in the rain.
Manhyia Police Divisional Commander, ACP Kwaku Buah, confirmed Appgiagyei’s relatives had reported his disappearance on Monday evening.
According to him, police have since contacted the family while the body had been deposited at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital morgue.
Meanwhile, a nine-year-old girl who disappeared under similar circumstances at Old Tafo, remains missing.
ACP Buah wants residents in Kumasi to pay attention to their personal safety, especially, as the rains intensify.
Latest Stories
-
One of NASA’s Artemis II astronauts, Christina Koch, once studied at University of Ghana
2 hours -
De Zerbi apologises to fans for Mason Greenwood comments
4 hours -
Italian FA head and Buffon quit over World Cup failure
4 hours -
Barcelona hit Real Madrid for six again to reach sem finals in Women’s Champions League
4 hours -
Tiger Woods crash bodycam footage released by police
4 hours -
New Brazil law allows separated couples joint custody over pets
5 hours -
Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist
5 hours -
UN tells Africa borrow, boost revenue, to fund AI push
5 hours -
British Marmalade to be re-branded in post-Brexit food deal
5 hours -
16 Kenyans missing in Russia after army recruitment
5 hours -
Iranian Nobel laureate suffered suspected heart attack in prison, family says
5 hours -
Burkina, Mali troops kill more civilians than jihadists do, data shows
6 hours -
Exit of Trump officials including FBI director Patel under discussion, Atlantic reports
6 hours -
Cuba to free 2,010 prisoners from island jails in ‘sovereign gesture’
6 hours -
Strong emergency governance framework key to saving lives – GRNMA President
6 hours