Windstorm Displaces 135 Residents in Nkodum, NADMO Donates Relief Items

A devastating windstorm swept through Nkodum in the Akontombra District of the Western North Region on Monday, February 2, 2026, at about 4:00 p.m., ripping off the roofs of 37 buildings and affecting at least 135 residents.

Many of the victims have been displaced and are currently seeking shelter with neighbours and friends as they recover from the impact of the disaster. The Member of Parliament for the area, Pious Nkuah, expressed concern after receiving reports of the incident and later visited the affected community to show solidarity with the victims.

He assured residents of government’s swift support and called on the District Assembly to enforce proper building standards to prevent similar occurrences. As part of relief efforts, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), led by the Western North Regional Director, Esther Oppong Amponsah, donated essential items to support affected households.

The relief items included 20 cartons of cooking oil, 30 cartons of mosquito repellent, 50 bags of rice, 100 bags of maize, and 60 packets of roofing sheets. The Queen Mother of Nkodum expressed gratitude to the MP, the District Chief Executive and NADMO for their swift intervention.

The District Chief Executive, Joseph Appiah highlighted the need for improved infrastructure and proactive disaster-prevention measures to safeguard communities from the effects of natural disasters. Authorities have assured residents of continued support and further interventions to reduce the risk of future occurrences.