‘Galamsey’ activities blamed for Nkawkaw flooding

Kwahu West Municipal Chief Executive Yaw Owusu Addo has blamed recent flooding in Nkawkaw on illegal mining and construction in waterways.

The torrential rain left many residents homeless in areas like Nkawkaw Amanfrom, ECOWAS, Mission, Kwaku Dwira, and Asaase Aban Junction.

During his visit to the affected areas, Addo noted that illegal mining at Kwaku Dwira obstructed river flow, exacerbating the flooding.

He promised a demolition exercise to prevent future occurrences and warned residents not to drink from their wells due to contamination from the heavy rain, which poses a risk of cholera and other waterborne diseases.