Anloga (Volta Region) June, 2026
Several communities in the Anloga District of the Volta Region have been submerged following persistent flooding, leaving widespread destruction, panic among farmers, and growing concerns over severe food and income losses.
Low-lying farming communities, including Akplorwortorkor, Dzita, Tegbi, Woe, and surrounding settlements, have been severely affected as rising water levels continue to engulf farmlands. Crops cultivated on raised beds are now largely underwater, with farmers warning of near-total losses if the situation persists.
At Akploewortorkor and Dzita, vegetable farmers described the situation as devastating, noting that years of investment in seeds, fertilisers, and labour were being destroyed by the advancing floodwaters. He stressed that the disaster goes beyond seasonal losses, posing a serious threat to livelihoods and long-term food security.
Farmers and stakeholders have also expressed concern over the recurring nature of the flooding, indicating that similar communities suffer annual destruction without lasting structural solutions. They continue to call for the dredging of the Keta Lagoon to improve water outflow and reduce pressure on farmlands and settlements.
Meanwhile, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Anloga District, Sandra Seyram Kpedor, has toured some of the affected communities in the Shime area, including Bleamezado, Agorbledokui, and Sakome, to assess the extent of destruction and engage residents.
The visit formed part of an emergency assessment exercise aimed at informing the Assembly’s response strategy. The DCE assured residents that the Anloga District Assembly is working with relevant stakeholders to provide immediate relief and support.
She told Veritas News that both short-term assistance and long-term mitigation measures are being considered to address the recurring flooding challenge in vulnerable communities.
Expressing sympathy to affected families, the DCE urged residents to possibly seek shelters at other places as authorities intensify efforts to restore normalcy.
The floods have displaced several households, school premises, destroyed vast stretches of farmland, and heightened concerns over food security and livelihoods across the Anloga District.
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) secretariate in the district has also began efforts to contain the situation with assessment and deployment of some relief items expected in coming days.
Agriculture remains the backbone of the local economy in the District, sustaining households and markets across the district. Stakeholders warn that continued neglect of flood control interventions risks undermining the socio-economic stability of the area.
