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Accra Floods: Elderly man found dead along Alajo railway

The body of a man believed to be in his 60s has been discovered along the railway line at Alajo following the heavy rains...

Presidency issues urgent flood safety advisory as heavy rains batter parts of Accra

The Presidency has issued an urgent public safety advisory, calling on residents in flood-affected communities to remain vigilant and strictly comply with emergency directives...

GNFS confirms 4 dead in Odawna flooding as fire razes market

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that four people have died following the devastating flooding and fire outbreak at the Odawna Market. Speaking...

Residents, drivers stranded as bridge collapses after heavy rains on Winneba–Gomoa Ojobi Road

Residents and drivers using the Winneba–Gomoa Ojobi Road have been left stranded after a section of the road caved in following Thursday's heavy downpour. A...

One feared dead in Adabraka–Odawna floods as rescue mission continues

One person is feared dead following severe flooding in the Adabraka–Odawna area of Accra, as emergency responders continue efforts to rescue victims trapped by...

Accra floods: We didn’t see this coming – NADMO

The Deputy Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Teddy Addi Safori, has said that the devastating floods that hit parts of Accra...

Alajo flood: Death toll rises to three

The death toll from the devastating floods that struck Alajo in Accra following Monday's torrential rains has risen to three, with the victims reportedly...

ECG assesses flooding at Achimota substation, moves to restore power to Alajo and surrounding areas

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has stated that it is closely monitoring flood conditions at its Achimota Substation as engineers assess possible water...

Government’s World Cup group-stage ticket support scheme ends

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has announced the conclusion of the Government of Ghana's World Cup group-stage ticket support scheme, urging fans seeking...

More rains expected in Accra this week as storm moves across southern Ghana — GMet

The Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned Ghanaians to prepare for more rainfall from Wednesday through Saturday as a storm system moving westward from Benin...

Government commits GH¢10.7bn to NHIS, allocates GH¢6.5bn for claims

The government has committed GH¢10.7 billion to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for 2025, with GH¢6.5 billion earmarked for claims payments to healthcare...

Flood rescue: 15 children, baby evacuated by boat at Tse Addo

At least 15 children and an infant have been rescued by boat at Tse Addo in Accra following heavy rains that triggered severe flooding...

Greater Accra Minister orders MMDCEs to intensify flood rescue efforts

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to immediately deploy emergency response teams to...

Flooding hits Alajo Church, worshippers stranded as rescue efforts continue

A church at Alajo, a suburb of Accra, has been inundated by floodwaters, leaving worshippers trapped inside the building as rescue operations continue. The incident...

Accra floods: Adabraka resident swims through floodwaters to rescue goat

A resident of Adabraka risked his life swimming through floodwaters to rescue a goat after his home was inundated during Monday's heavy rains in...

‘My warnings were ignored’ – Ebo Noah reacts to deadly floods

Content creator and social commentator Ebo Noah has reacted to the devastating floods that have hit parts of Ghana, insisting that earlier warnings he...

Bawumia sympathises with flood victims, urges cooperation with emergency responders

Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed sympathy to thousands of Ghanaians affected by recent flooding, extending condolences to families who have lost loved...

High Court postpones Samreboi trial judgment to July 20

An Accra High Court has granted the defence team of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, until July...

Accra floods: One electrocuted as heavy rains cause widespread damage

Torrential rains that have battered the Greater Accra Region for several hours have triggered widespread flooding across the capital, leaving thousands of residents stranded...

Heavy rain disrupts economic activity in Ho

Heavy rainfall has disrupted economic activity in the Volta Regional capital, Ho, bringing business operations in the central business area, Asigato, to a near...

Flooding: Emergency contacts to call as rains wreak havoc across Ghana

As heavy rains continue to trigger flooding in parts of the country, emergency authorities have urged the public to remain calm and contact the...

Monday Morning Chaos: Heavy rains leave several Accra communities under water

Heavy rains that began late Sunday night and continued into Monday, June 29, 2026, have triggered widespread flooding across several parts of Accra, submerging...

Asiedu Nketia urges Accra residents to prioritise safety amid flooding

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has urged residents of Accra to prioritise their safety as heavy rains...

More rain expected in Southwestern Ghana as GMet issues alert

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has warned that rain-bearing clouds currently affecting the southeastern parts of the country are expected to persist and spread...

Residents rush to collect warehouse goods swept away by floodwaters

Some residents in parts of Accra have turned the flooding disaster into a "shopping spree," collecting goods that were swept from an unidentified warehouse...

Accra floods: Parts of Tse Addo submerged

The Monday rains have caused flooding in parts of Tse Addo in Accra, leaving large sections of the community submerged and disrupting the movement...

Korle Klottey MP calls for more rescue equipment after Odawna fire

The Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Zenator Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for increased investment in rescue equipment for security agencies following the fire outbreak...

Flood response hampered by vague locations and wrong calls – GNFS

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has raised concerns over what it describes as poor emergency reporting practices by the public during the ongoing...

5 rescued in Adabraka-Odawna flood and fire disaster [Photos]

About five people have been rescued amid flooding and related incidents in the Adabraka–Odawna area of the Korle-Klottey Municipality. The rescue operation, led by the...

Floodwaters cut off Winneba–Cape Coast highway, leaving hundreds stranded

Hundreds of commuters have been left stranded after floodwaters cut off the main Winneba–Cape Coast road, bringing movement along the busy corridor to a...

Woman arrested after disguising herself as ‘ghost’ to allegedly steal late friend’s clothes

Residents of Agric in the Kwadaso Municipality of the Ashanti Region have been left in shock after a woman identified as Nana Akua, known...

Flooding traps Kotobabi residents; calls mount for NADMO intervention

Residents of Kotobabi in the Greater Accra Region are appealing to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) for urgent intervention after flooding left several...

GRIDCo, ECG temporarily shut down Mallam and Achimota substations over flood risk 

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced the temporary shutdown of the Mallam and Achimota primary...

Fire Service deploys rescue team to flood-hit communities

Rescue teams from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have been deployed to several flood-hit communities following heavy morning rains that caused significant flooding...

One rescued as floodwaters sweep five in Kasoa Dokutsekope

One person has been rescued and rushed to the Ngleshie Amanfro Polyclinic after six individuals were reportedly swept away by floodwaters at Dokutsekope in...

Interior Ministry deploys emergency teams amidst Accra flooding

The Ministry of the Interior has deployed emergency response teams, including security agencies and disaster management units, to areas affected by heavy rains that...

Rescue teams respond as floods hinder access to Odawna fire scene [Video]

Emergency responders are battling both fire and flooding after a blaze broke out at a rubber factory at Odawna in Accra on Monday, June...

Three major roads linking Kasoa cut off after Okrudu River overflows [Photos]

Heavy rains that began late on Sunday, June 28, and continued into the morning of Monday, June 29, 2026, have triggered widespread flooding in...

GAF deploy personnel to flood-hit communities in Accra

The Ghana Armed Forces have deployed personnel to several flood-prone areas in Accra as part of ongoing efforts to support residents affected by heavy...

Flooding in Accra: Ghana School of Law postpones June 29 examinations

The Ghana School of Law (GSL) has postponed examinations scheduled for Monday, June 29, 2026, following heavy rainfall and flooding that disrupted movement in...