More than 80 residents of Moree have been displaced after powerful tidal waves swept through the coastal community, destroying 13 houses and leaving families stranded.
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) confirmed that the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday at about 3:00 a.m., when strong waves crashed into parts of the community.
Despite the scale of destruction, officials said no deaths or injuries were recorded.
In a statement, the Central Regional Directorate of National Disaster Management Organisation said it received distress reports about collapsed homes, damaged property, and disrupted livelihoods shortly after the incident.
Emergency teams made up of personnel from NADMO, Ghana Police Service, National Security, and the District Assembly were quickly deployed to the area to support affected residents.
The teams conducted emergency assessments and arranged temporary shelter for those displaced by the disaster.
Authorities warned that sea conditions remain dangerous, with rough waves continuing to pose risks to residents living along the coast.
“The state of the sea is still rough,” the statement noted, urging residents to remain alert while emergency efforts continue.
NADMO expressed sympathy to the affected families and assured them of continued support as relief operations expand.
The incident has once again highlighted the growing threat of coastal erosion and tidal wave destruction in parts of the Central Region, where several communities remain vulnerable to recurring sea disasters.
Local authorities are now calling for long-term coastal protection measures and increased public awareness to help prevent future devastation.
