The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Prof Nana Ama Browne klutse has cautioned Ghanaians against building on waterways, as it poses a significant risk to lives and property with the rainy season approaching.

She emphasised that buildings in coastal areas are particularly vulnerable to collapse during flooding, which is a major concern.

The Vice Chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Working Group stated that heavy and stormy rains are expected this year, urging people to be mindful of where they construct their buildings.

Speaking at the inaugural lecture at the University of Ghana, themed "Physics, Policy, and Politics of Climate Change: The Foundation of Human Survival," Prof. Klutse called for stringent measures to prevent flooding.

“We must stop building on waterways so that, no matter how heavy the rainfall, water can flow into wetlands or designated areas for water storage. If we continue destroying our wetlands, water will have nowhere to go when it rains, leading to flooding in our homes.

"We also need to build adaptive capacity for those affected. We anticipate flooding this year and must prepare an adaptation plan to mitigate its impact," she said.

Recent heavy rains in the country have already caused significant damage to properties.

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