The Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Eric Nana Agyemang Prempeh, has stated that none of the flood catastrophes that decimated numerous villages in different districts of the Central Region on Saturday were caused by humans.
He blamed climate change for the scenario, calling it a "downright natural tragedy."
He predicted that the country will see more rain in the following days, adding that inhabitants should avoid construction near rivers and upgrade their sanitation systems as a result.
Mr Prempeh made the comment while visiting some of the flood-affected communities with Mrs Justina Marigold Assan, the Central Regional Minister, Nana Dr Ato Arthur, the Head of Local Government Service, officials from the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem Municipality, and other government officials.
The purpose of the tour was also to provide assistance to catastrophe victims.
Many flood victims, however, have refuted his allegations, telling the Ghana News Agency that the calamity was caused by an unplanned spill-over from the Brimsu dam by the Ghana Water Company Limited, and have demanded compensation.
Mr Hugh Hanson, a businessman from Elmina, claimed he had lost everything and requested assistance.
Madam Naomi Kakraba, a merchant, informed the GNA that the flood had damaged their things and that they had to be rescued by boat to a safer location.
The GNA reported that the rivers and main drains near the Brimsu dam catchment region were all clogged with sand and weeds, and that some individuals had constructed on top of them.
Many homes were flooded, dozens of structures were destroyed, hundreds of families were relocated, one person was reported deceased as a result of the floods, and many people were spotted frantically trying to save what they could.
In addition, the floods, which wrecked bridges and inundated several sections of the route, have left some important roadways impassable.
Abina, Simiw, Nkontrodo, Atonkwa, and Ankaful, Abakam, Kwaprow, Amamoma, CP, and Berease are among the communities affected, with some inhabitants losing everything in the floodwaters.
The crew also went to Jukwa, where repairs were being made to the bridge that connects Cape Coast and Twifo Praso, which had been split in half by the floodwaters.
Mr Prempeh advised residents to stay vigilant in the face of impending calamities.
"It is raining strongly in West Africa, and flood waters from Burkina Faso are anticipated to arrive on Ghana, so we should all be cautious," he said.
Mrs Assan, for her part, characterized the sights as "worrying" and "heartbreaking," and urged everyone to exercise extreme caution and take prompt steps to protect their lives and property.
"It's extremely sad; so many people have been displaced, and we've got to hurry in." We contacted NADMO, and the speed with which they responded to our distress call was incredible, and we are grateful to them.
"However, the most pressing concern is that one person has died. This is really a massive blow to the economy.