Overall Green Flood in Ghana from 19 Jun 2026 01:00 UTC to 30 Jun 2026 01:00 UTC

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Overall Green Flood

in Ghana

Event summary

Flood can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID	FL 1103954
Death:	7
Displaced:	1340
Countries:	Ghana
From - To	19 Jun - 30 Jun

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Greater Accra and Central Region, Ghana, Late June 2026Local media and emergency authorities in Ghana reported heavy rain in late June 2026 caused flooding in areas of Greater Accra and Central Region. Note: flooding was worsened by urban drainage problems. Separately, authorities issued evacuation warnings to communities along the Weija Dam spillway after spill gates were opened due to rising inflows from the Nsawam area on 29 June.Tue 30 Jun 2026Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

Detailed event map. European Union, 2026. Map produced by EC-JRC.
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Greater Accra Minister Linda Ocloo directs MMDCEs to intensify flood r.. 7/1/2026 6:11:00 PM.

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the region to remain fully engaged in flood response efforts until situations are brought

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Fire Service deploys rescue team following morning floods in several a.. 7/1/2026 6:11:00 PM.

Rescue teams from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have responded to several incidents at areas including Ningo, Miotso, Ridge hospital, Kasoa, Gomoa Nyanyano and Tema New town following the Monday morning floods in these areas. The r

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Two bodies retrieved following flooding in Tema Manhean 7/1/2026 6:11:00 PM.

The torrential rains, which swept across the Tema Metropolis and adjoining communities, triggered widespread flooding and a series of emergency incidents, prompting a response from the Tema Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Servic

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Government intensifies flood response as heavy rains wreak havoc in Ac.. 7/1/2026 6:11:00 PM.

The government has intensified its response to widespread flooding in Accra, Tema, and surrounding areas following sustained heavy rains that have affected homes, businesses, and public infrastructure since June 27, the Minister for Works,

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