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Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong tours flood-prone areas in Accra to assess drainage challenges

The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, on Monday June 29, 2026 embarked on an inspection tour of...

A-Plus under fire after calling flood victim ‘stupid’ over drainage appeal

Gomoa Central Member of Parliament, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has sparked backlash on social media after describing a flood victim as...

Accra Floods: Stop dumping waste into drains – Mahama orders crackdown

President John Dramani Mahama has called for an end to the indiscriminate dumping of refuse into drainage systems, saying aerial inspections of flood-hit communities...

Woman, two children die in Dome flood tragedy as death toll rises

A woman and two children have been found dead in floodwaters at Dome following the heavy rains that triggered widespread flooding across parts of...

Jimah Labs launches diagnostic and imaging centre with free health screening at Abuakwa

Residents of Abuakwa and surrounding communities witnessed a significant milestone in healthcare delivery as Jimah Labs Diagnostics and Imaging Centre officially opened its doors...

NPP blames government for recurring floods, demands urgent action

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticised the government over the recurring flooding in parts of Accra, accusing the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration...

Nine people reportedly missing after severe flooding hit Awutu Senya East

Unconfirmed reports from the Awutu Senya East Municipality indicate that nine people are missing following severe flooding triggered by torrential rainfall on Monday. In the...

GRA urges Businesses to prioritise safety amid floods, assures continuous services

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has assured businesses and taxpayers that it is taking steps to maintain essential tax and customs services despite the...

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...

Government intensifies flood response, urges public to support prevention efforts

The government has stepped up emergency response measures following widespread flooding in Accra, Tema and surrounding communities, while calling on the public to cooperate...

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...

Youth Against Corruption launches online learning platform to promote ethics and integrity among young people

Youth Against Corruption (YAC), an initiative under the Office of the Special Prosecutor, has launched a new online learning platform aimed at strengthening public...

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...

Star Oil CEO urges motorists to avoid buying fuel amid flood risk

Chief Executive Officer of Star Oil, Kwame Tieku, has advised motorists to avoid purchasing fuel on Monday unless it is absolutely necessary, citing the...

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...

Declining donor funding makes CHAG partnership more critical – Finance Ministry

The Ministry of Finance has identified the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) as a critical partner in sustaining healthcare delivery as Ghana grapples...

Healthy people are Ghana’s strongest currency, Finance Ministry says

The Ministry of Finance has made a strong economic case for increased investment in healthcare, arguing that Ghana's greatest national asset is not its...

CHAG facilities to receive fair share of Free Primary Health Care investments – Finance Ministry

The Ministry of Finance has assured the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) that it will receive its fair share of equipment and infrastructure...

Adabraka flood: MP Zenator Rawlings joins rescue efforts as several rescued, two still trapped

Rescue operations are ongoing in Adabraka within the Odawna area of the Korle-Klottey Municipality in Accra, where two people are reportedly still trapped following...

People-centred healthcare begins with access, not policy – WHO Rep. to Ghana

The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Ghana to place communities - not health systems - at the centre of ongoing healthcare reforms, stressing...

Judiciary advises judges to adjourn cases as floods disrupt Accra

The Judicial Service has advised judges, magistrates and staff to exercise caution following the heavy rains and flooding that have affected parts of Accra. In...

CPP blames poor environmental management for Accra floods, calls for urgent emergency response

The Convention People's Party (CPP) has described the severe flooding that swept through parts of Accra following Monday's heavy rains as a "self-inflicted disaster,"...

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...

VIP drivers told to relocate from Kwame Nkrumah flyover amid flooding

The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has directed drivers operating under the VIP transport service to immediately relocate their vehicles from beneath...

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...

WASH project advances across Ga State to improve water and sanitation in schools

Construction works are progressing steadily under the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project aimed at improving access to clean water and sanitation facilities in...

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...

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...

Heavy rains cause trees to fall at East Legon Lagos Avenue, traffic diverted

Heavy rains have caused three trees to fall along the Lagos Avenue stretch in East Legon near the Ghana Link area, leading to a...

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...

Tijaniya Muslims Council marks 50th Maulid Anniversary, targets school project in Prang

The Tijaniya Muslims Council of Ghana has officially launched the 50th anniversary celebration of the Maulid of Sheikh Ahmed Tijani, with a renewed commitment...

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...

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...