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The National Protected Area Authority (NPAA) has carried out an inspection of flood-prone communities and critical water catchment areas across Freetown following heavy rainfall that caused flooding and environmental damage.
The assessment, conducted on Aug. 3, was led by NPAA Executive Director Sheikh Ahmed Tunis, accompanied by Deputy Executive Director Dwight Z.K. Sheriff and other senior officials of the authority.
According to the NPAA Outreach and Communications Department, the team visited Aberdeen Creek, the Cassava Farm area along the Juba-Lumley corridor, Bendu’s Drive Bridge leading to Goody’s Supermarket, and the Mortormeh-Engine-Kamayama area.
The inspection followed torrential rainfall that began the previous night and continued throughout the day, resulting in flooding, damage to infrastructure and environmental impacts in several parts of the capital.
The authority said the visit was intended to evaluate the extent of the damage, assess the condition of key water catchment areas, identify environmental risks and determine appropriate interventions aimed at protecting lives, property and the country’s natural ecosystems.
According to the NPAA, the findings from the inspection will help guide efforts to address environmental threats and improve the management of vulnerable areas affected by extreme weather.
The authority said Executive Director Tunis reaffirmed the NPAA’s commitment to collaborating with relevant government institutions and local communities to strengthen environmental protection, improve disaster preparedness and safeguard vulnerable communities against future climate-related disasters.
