Deputy Housing Minister highlights need for early warning systems [Video]

The Deputy Minister of Works and Housing, Dr Prince Hamid Armah has emphasised the importance of technological advancements in climate change adaption and resilience.

In the face of increasing climate-related challenges such as extreme weather events, floods, droughts, rising sea levels, and heatwaves the Kwesiminstim Member of Parliament (MP) has said early warnings are indispensable tools.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Volta Flood and Drought Management (VFDM) Project, Dr Armah stated that, these tools help to minimise the adverse impacts on lives, livelihoods, infrastructure, and ecosystems.

“Early Warning Systems (EWS) for flood and drought prediction play a pivotal role in climate resilience and adaptation strategies, serving as a crucial line of defense against the escalating impacts of climate change.

“These systems provide timely, accurate, and reliable information about impending extreme weather events, allowing communities, governments, and organisations to prepare and respond adequately and effectively. In essence, they transform …