A powerful thunderstorm swept through Damongo on Monday night 24th March 2025, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The storm ripped off the roofs of several houses, including a pavilion serving as a car park for the Jakpa Palace.
The residence of Uncle Bashiru, Chief Driver of Zoom Lion Ghana, was also severely damaged, with the car-parked roofing of Jakpa Palace being forcefully removed and carried across the road to his residence.
A private car belonging to Regional NADMO Director, Tahiru Mohammed, was damaged by the strong winds, which carried roof debris and hit the vehicle.
The storm also destroyed the office of the Gonja Traditional Council, breaking all the glass windows, and uprooted several electricity poles around the Ghana Education Service office, leaving many houses in the area without power.
High-tension electricity wires fell on the Yagbonwora palace street to DASS street, posing a risk to road users. Residents are advised to exercise caution when using these streets until the situation is resolved.
Some offices and quarterses of the West Gonja Municipal Assembly were not spared from the destruction of the Monday thunderstorm in Damongo.
The frequent strong storms in the area have sparked concerns among residents, who attribute the destruction to the widespread deforestation caused by charcoal producers. Many are calling on the chiefs, West Gonja Municipal Assembly, and the Savannah Regional Minister to take action against charcoal burning to prevent further natural disasters.
