ADVERTISEMENT
Former president commiserates with victims of Tamale floods
Two persons have so far been confirmed dead as a result of the heavy downpour.
___7050839___https:______static.pulse.com.gh___webservice___escenic___binary___7050839___2017___7___26___12___MAHAMA+WICKED
Recommended articles
A 59-year-old woman, as well as, a class 2 pupil has so far been confirmed dead following the incident. Scores of people have also been displaced.
The former president has, on his Facebook page, assured all victims of his support and prayers in these hard times.
READ ALSO: Flood kills 59-year-old woman
ADVERTISEMENT
Meanwhile, the government, through an official statement has revealed measures to deal with the issue.
"The president has constituted a high powered government delegation to visit the affected areas and assess the situation. Government wishes to assure all affected persons of plans to alleviate their suffering," a statement signed by the information minister, Mustapha Hamid revealed.
The three-hour downpour also caused flooding in other parts of the metropolis. Areas affected were Kanvili- Tunayili, Gumani, Kunyavilli.
The Tamale Teaching Hospital was also flooded as a result.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.com.gh
Recommended articles
Celebrating a Maternal Pillar: The enduring legacy of Comfort Naa Momo Amugi
Akufo-Addo tasks the Finance Ministry, GRA to renegotiate the SML contract
Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman to be outdoored as Mahama’s running mate today
Lawson Edem Morttey's opinion: A political train wreck
Only the Energy Minister can authorize a timetable for dumsor – Osafo-Maafo
Woman suffering incurable disease finally gets her wish to choose how she dies
Vigilant Asante-Akim North constituent's fact-checking exposes MP and government
Fish farmer cries after losing $8,000 machine to 'dumsor': 'I'm speaking out of grief'
