Checks by Joy News across the nation’s capital, Accra has revealed that mountains of sand have been left uncollected two weeks after the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) dredged some drains and gutters.

The Assembly embarked on the exercise after the June 3 floods that claimed about 150 lives.

Although the Assembly says the exercise will continue until all drains and gutters are desilted, residents around the Odor drain are not happy with the development.

They say the uncollected sand which is placed at the edge of the drains will go back into it when it rains causing it to chock even more.

The situation is not different at Ashiaman, Atiko, Avenor and Bubuashie.

Joy News’ Kwetey Nartey was at the Odor river and spoke to a resident who said the heap of sand has been at the edge of the drain for two weeks.

The residents say they fear the June 3 disaster will be repeated when it rains if the sand is not collected from the edge of the drain.

 Meanwhile, some residents are making good use of the sand.

One resident who spoke to Kwetey said he collects the sand to fill the area around his shop to prevent flooding when it rains.

However, members of Ghana Institute of Engineers after an assessment say unless government immediately implement recommendations they have made over the years to ensure the proper planning of Accra, the city will continue to be ravaged by floods.

Counselor responsible for public and international affairs of the Institute, Michael Dedey says professionals and government institutions must be reminded about the various roles they can play to avert the June 3 disaster from recurring

He said the general public must also be abreast with regulations with regards to the construction structures and make sure that the environment is cleaned regularly

He also advised the government refrain from interfering with the work of professionals to ensure that the right things are done.