According to Dr Darko, the key challenge is that while urbanisation is accelerating, the expansion of drainage infrastructure has not matched the pace of development. We have to up our game in providing drainage infrastructure, but unfortunately, the rate at which we are building is not keeping pace with the rate at which the country is developing,” he explained. He attributed the situation largely to rapid and unplanned urbanisation, particularly in flood-prone areas, compounded by weak development control and management. Dr Darko disclosed that although HYDRO has clear plans and technical solutions to address flooding, limited funding remains a major constraint. Water retention and reservoir areas are being encroached upon and even filled,” Dr Darko lamented.

Source: GhanaWeb January 16, 2026 13:09 UTC