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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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