A powerful storm struck Demonayili in the Nanumba North Municipality in the Northern region on Wednesday. The storm destroyed over 50 homes and displaced nearly 200 people.
The storm caused extensive damage, tearing off roofs, collapsing buildings, and leaving the community without electricity. Essential food supplies like maize and cassava were also destroyed, deepening the hardship of affected families.
Many residents, despite lacking resources, have started rebuilding their homes. The Assemblyman, who also lost his property, described the situation as dire and called for urgent assistance.
Women and children suffered the most, with some sustaining injuries. Displaced families are appealing to the government, charitable individuals, and organizations for immediate support.
About the Northern Region
The Northern Region is one of Ghana’s sixteen regions, located in the northern part of the country. It is the second-largest region by land area. Before its division in December 2018, it spanned 25,000 square kilometers, covering 10% of Ghana’s total land area. The creation of the Savannah and North East Regions reduced its size.
The region consists of 16 districts, with Tamale as its capital. Tamale, Ghana’s third-largest city, has been one of the fastest-growing cities in West Africa. The region is a key agricultural hub, with more than half of its workforce engaged in farming.
Beyond agriculture, the Northern Region is a strategic location, offering closer proximity to Europe and North Africa compared to Accra, making it an attractive destination for investment, particularly in steel and iron production.
The region is also rich in cultural heritage and tourist attractions, including historic sites, natural landmarks, and art centers. Notable sites include Naa Gbewaa Palace in Yendi, Hamamat Shea Butter Village, Tamale Center for Culture and Arts, Savanna Centre for Contemporary Art, Red Clay Studios, Nkrumah Volini, and Nuku Studios.
Other significant sites include the Saakpuli Slave Wells, Diarre Napagaduungbanani, Naa Binbegu Baobab Tree in Yendi, Buntaga Irrigation Dam, Sabali (River Oti), Nawuni River (White Volta), Deutsch Cemetery in Yendi, and the Adibo Dalila War Zones in Adibo. These attractions make the Northern Region a prime destination for cultural and historical exploration.
