Ghana Institution of Engineering calls for proactive measures to prevent flood disaster


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www.myjoyonline.com— As the rainy season sets in, the Ghana Institution of Engineering has warned against the potential loss of lives and property to floods.

KNOE—Cleaning out your drains can help prevent flooding. On rainy days, ditches can have trouble draining if there’s litter stuck in them causing flooding issues.

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WDTN—Hundreds rescued from Texas floods as forecast calls for more rain and rising water. HOUSTON (AP) — High waters flooded neighborhoods around Houston on Saturday following heavy rains that resulted in crews rescuing more than 400 people from homes, rooftops and roads engulfed in murky water. Others prepared to evacuate their properties. A flood watch remained in effect through Sunday afternoon as forecasters predicted additional rainfall Saturday night and []