More than 3,000 residents of the Hohoe Municipality in the Volta Region have been displaced after the River Dayi overflowed its banks following a nine-hour downpour, with over 400 houses affected and the Hohoe Zongo community the worst hit.
The heavy rain fell on the night of Sunday, September 27, 2026, and by the next day large parts of the municipality were under water. Reports say more than half of Hohoe Zongo has been submerged.
Hohoe MP Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo says local authorities are overwhelmed and has appealed for outside support. Water levels were reported to be still rising even after the rain stopped.
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and security agencies have carried out evacuations from vulnerable areas, which helped prevent loss of life, according to reports.
Hohoe floods displace over 3,000 residents
The flooding has forced more than 3,000 people out of their homes across the municipality. Some displaced residents are being housed temporarily in classrooms while authorities look for better accommodation.
Communities reported to be badly affected include Hohoe Zongo, Galikorfe and the stretch from Kiki’s to Atabu Junction. Several local roads have also become unusable.
River Dayi overflow: how the Hohoe flooding happened
The flooding began after about nine hours of torrential rainfall on the night of September 27. The downpour pushed the River Dayi over its banks and into nearby homes and streets.
Officials say the situation remained unstable, as water levels continued to rise even after the rainfall ceased.
Hohoe flood figures at a glance
- People displaced: more than 3,000
- Houses affected: more than 400 (one report puts the number submerged or surrounded by water at over 440)
- Duration of rainfall: about 9 hours
- Night of the downpour: September 27, 2026
- Worst-hit community: Hohoe Zongo (more than half reported under water)
- Deaths: none reported so far
Hohoe Floods: Over 3,000 Displaced as River Dayi Overflows, 400+ Homes Hit [VIDEO]
Hohoe MP and South Dayi MP appeal for flood relief
Speaking to Channel One TV on September 28, Mr Tsekpo said: “It’s overwhelming. The MP and the MCE alone cannot; in fact, we are not able. We are calling for support.”
In an earlier statement, he described the flooding as “a matter of serious concern” and urged residents to “remain calm as efforts are being intensified to address the situation.”
South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor also raised the alarm on social media, calling on NADMO “to rush to the aid of the flood victims after the river Dayi overflowed its banks.” He appealed to corporate bodies and other stakeholders to help with shelter, food, water and relief items.
What the Hohoe floods mean for affected residents
For thousands of families, the immediate concerns are shelter, food, clean water and safety. Many have lost access to their homes and belongings, and some are sleeping in school classrooms.
Damaged roads are also making movement harder within parts of the municipality, affecting trade and daily life. The use of classrooms as shelters could also affect school activities in the area.
The Hohoe disaster comes days after flooding in the Northern Region, where 93 houses collapsed in North East Gonja, leaving 246 people without shelter.
What happens next for Hohoe flood victims
A team made up of the Hohoe Municipal Chief Executive, the municipal Physical Planning Officer, Assembly engineers and NADMO officers is assessing the damage. The MP said the assessment would “inform further interventions and actions to mitigate the impact of flooding and help prevent a recurrence.”
Authorities are also looking for more suitable temporary accommodation for displaced residents, while the appeal for support from individuals, organisations and government continues. Residents in low-lying areas near the River Dayi are expected to stay alert as long as water levels remain high.
Key details at a glance
- Over 3,000 people displaced in the Hohoe Municipality, Volta Region.
- More than 400 houses affected by the floods.
- Cause: River Dayi overflowed after about nine hours of rain on September 27, 2026.
- Hohoe Zongo is the worst-hit community, with more than half under water.
- Some victims are sheltering in classrooms.
- NADMO and security agencies carried out evacuations; no deaths reported.
- Hohoe MP Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo says local authorities are overwhelmed and need support.
FAQs
What caused the flooding in Hohoe?
The River Dayi overflowed its banks after about nine hours of torrential rain on the night of September 27, 2026, submerging homes and roads in parts of Hohoe.
How many people have been displaced by the Hohoe floods?
More than 3,000 residents have been displaced and over 400 houses affected, according to GBC and other reports.
Which areas of Hohoe are affected by the flood?
Hohoe Zongo is the worst hit, with Galikorfe and the Kiki’s to Atabu Junction stretch also badly flooded.
The Hohoe floods have displaced more than 3,000 people and affected over 400 homes after the River Dayi burst its banks. With local authorities saying they are overwhelmed and water levels still high, attention now turns to the damage assessment and the relief support NADMO, government and stakeholders can provide to affected families.
