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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dumelo urges Ayawaso West residents to stay safe amidst floods

Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has urged residents of his constituency to prioritise their safety following heavy rains that triggered...

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...

University of Ghana suspends lectures, tells students to stay indoors as flooding hits Accra

The University of Ghana has suspended all lectures and urged students to remain wherever they are as heavy rains and flooding sweep across parts...

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...