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Infrastructure damage in Ghana due to heavy rains

Overview

Heavy rainfall in Ghana has caused significant damage to critical bridge infrastructure, disrupting transportation and economic activity across multiple regions.

In Builsa South, the Kanjarga-Jiningsa footbridge collapsed, prompting local officials to begin assessments for reconstruction. Additionally, a bridge on the Bawku-Garu-Tempane-Pusiga road was washed away, complicating the transport of essential goods and farm produce.

In the Savannah Region, the Kunfusi Bridge collapsed for a second time following sustained heavy rains. This failure has isolated approximately 4,000 residents in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District from healthcare and markets. The bridge also serves as a vital cross-border trade route for travelers moving toward Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire. Regional Minister Salisu Bia Wurbe has inspected the site and stated that efforts are underway to restore access and arrange for a new bridge.

Entities

Clement Apaak · Builsa South · Bawku · Burkina Faso · Savannah Region

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  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Kunfusi Bridge collapse cuts off 4,000 residents in Ghana

    The Kunfusi Bridge in Ghana’s Savannah Region has collapsed for a second time due to heavy rain, cutting off 4,000 residents and disrupting vital cross-border trade routes to Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Infrastructure damage in Ghana as heavy rains destroy bridges

    Heavy rains in Ghana have destroyed bridges in Builsa South and along the Bawku-Garu-Tempane-Pusiga road, disrupting local transport, safety, and the movement of goods.

Sources

adomonline.com · chale.news · ghanaguardian.com · insidebusiness.ng · myjoyonline.com · myrepubliconline.com · rainbowradioonline.com