At least two families have been rendered homeless after a residential building collapsed following a mudslide at Parishcoa, a suburb of Sekondi in the Western Region.
The one-storey structure reportedly gave way on Sunday night after days of heavy rainfall weakened the hillside on which it was built. Residents said warning signs emerged days earlier when large cracks began appearing in the building, prompting occupants to gradually evacuate.
According to affected residents, the situation worsened as persistent rains caused the cracks to expand, raising fears that the structure could collapse. Their concerns were confirmed on Sunday evening when the building slid down the muddy slope into a nearby valley.
Fortunately, all occupants had vacated the premises before the collapse, and no injuries or fatalities were recorded.
Despite escaping unharmed, the affected families say they have lost nearly all their belongings, including furniture, clothing, household items, and other valuables, which remain buried beneath the debris.
The victims are now appealing for urgent assistance, claiming they have not received any relief support despite a visit by officials from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to assess the damage.
The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of buildings situated on hillsides and other vulnerable areas as heavy rains continue across parts of the Western Region. Authorities have advised residents living near slopes and embankments to remain alert, while further assessments are expected to determine whether nearby structures are also at risk.