Massive tidal waves have ravaged the coastal communities of Salakope and Agavadzi in the Volta Region, leaving destruction in their wake and forcing residents to exhume bodies from washed-away cemeteries.

The disaster, which began about a week ago, has submerged homes, swept away belongings, and disrupted livelihoods, leaving residents in a state of despair.

Among the hardest-hit areas are cemeteries and sanitation facilities, which were destroyed by the powerful waves. As a result, some graves were exposed, compelling grieving families to recover the remains of their loved ones.

“We have no choice but to exhume the bodies of our relatives,” one distressed resident shared, emphasizing the emotional toll of the crisis.

Beyond the destruction, the situation poses a severe health risk, as many residents have resorted to using contaminated seawater for household activities.

“We are suffering. People are still using the contaminated seawater, and we don’t know what will happen next,” another resident lamented.