Regional News of Friday, 14 August 2020Source: www.ghanaweb.comResidents living along flood prone areas heeding to caution - Upper East NADMOUpper East Regional NADMO Director, Jerry Ting Yalal Tingbetuon AsamaniCorrespondence from Upper East RegionThe National Disaster Management Organization in the Upper East Region says it expects minimal flood havoc on lives and properties this year because residents living along the White Volta have heeded to caution and precautionary measures put in place. Excess water from the spillage mostly causes flood havoc on settlements along the White Volta, claiming lives and destroying properties. It's a ritual that torments the Upper East and North East Regions every year. As Regional Director of the NADMO in Upper East Region, Jerry Ting Yalal Tingbetuon Asamani is responsible for ensuring the measures are carried out to save lives and protect properties. Farmers have also been made to understand that no one should attempt crossing the white Volta or enter into the water.

Source: GhanaWeb August 14, 2020 16:07 UTC