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25 communities, 18 assemblies affected by floods – Interior Minister
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has disclosed that 25 communities across 18 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) were severely affected by Monday’s torrential rains, which left thousands of residents displaced and others dead or missing. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, June 30, the Minister said the scale of destruction was extensive, with flooding disrupting livelihoods, destroying property, and overwhelming several urban communities.
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MyJoyOnline
· Jun 30, 2026
25 communities, 18 assemblies affected by floods—Interior Minister
The Minister for Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has disclosed that 25 communities across 18 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) were severely affected by Monday’s torrential rains, which left thousands of residents displaced and others dead or missing. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, June 30, the Minister said the scale of destruction was extensive, with flooding disrupting livelihoods, destroying property, and overwhelming several urban communities.
Vanguard News
· Jun 30, 2026
Photos: Floods submerge parts of Isashi, Iba, Ojo, Okokomaiko
— Residents Appeal for Urgent Government Intervention By Clifford Ndujihe LAGOS — Several communities in Isashi, Iba Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Okokomaiko and Ojo were submerged following three days of torrential rainfall, forcing many residents to abandon their homes. Some affected residents have relocated temporarily to stay with relatives and friends as floodwaters inundated [] The post Photos: Floods submerge parts of Isashi, Iba, Ojo, Okokomaiko appeared first on Vanguard News.
Ghanaian Times
· Jun 24, 2026
NADMO tackles flooding in Volta Region
The Volta Regional Office of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) says it is managing flooding situations in five municipalities and districts in the region. The affected communities include Dekpor in the Ketu North Municipality, Gakli and Duta in the Ketu South Municipality, Aborlorve-Norlifui and parts of Anyarko in the Keta Municipality. Others are communities The post NADMO tackles flooding in Volta Region appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 22, 2026
Scores displaced as flood ravages Otukpa community in Benue
Scores of residents have been displaced and several properties destroyed following a devastating flood that swept through Odoba Ogaje community in Otukpa, Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State, after a heavy rainfall on the night of June 21, 2026. The flood, which residents believe was worsened by drainage challenges associated with the ongoing dualization [] Scores displaced as flood ravages Otukpa community in Benue
The Watchers
· Jun 28, 2026
Floods claim 4 lives in Madison and Jackson counties, statewide emergency declared for Kentucky
At least four fatalities were reported in Madison and Jackson counties as deadly flash floods swept across Kentucky on June 27, 2026. Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide emergency as forecasts called for additional heavy rain and emergency crews responded to rescues, flooded homes, and damaged infrastructure. Five counties had also declared local States of Emergency. Source
Legit.ng
· Jul 1, 2026
Heavy rainfall paralysed parts of Lagos, caused blackouts
Heavy rainfall flooded communities across Lagos, disrupted electricity supply, damaged homes and roads, and prompted fresh government flood control measures.
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Related coverage for "25 communities, 18 assemblies affected by floods – Interior Minister": MyJoyOnline — 25 communities, 18 assemblies affected by floods—Interior Minister. Vanguard News — Photos: Floods submerge parts of Isashi, Iba, Ojo, Okokomaiko. Ghanaian Times — NADMO tackles flooding in Volta Region. Daily Post Nigeria — Scores displaced as flood ravages Otukpa community in Benue. The Watchers — Floods claim 4 lives in Madison and Jackson counties, statewide emergency declared for Kentucky. Legit.ng — Heavy rainfall paralysed parts of Lagos, caused blackouts