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A national call to compassion, accountability, and lasting solutions after the June 29, 2026 flood disaster

Ghanaian Times

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July 8, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear

On Monday, June 29, 2026, Ghana, particularly the Greater Accra Region and parts of southern Ghana, experienced one of the most devastating rainstorms in recent years. What began as a heavy downpour quickly turned into a national tragedy, leaving behind a trail of destruction that has disrupted thousands of lives and livelihoods. Families watched helplessly The post A national call to compassion, accountability, and lasting solutions after the June 29, 2026 flood disaster appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

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Ghanaian Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

Demolitions alone will not save us from the next flood

The announcement by the National Post Flood Mitigation Task Force to demolish structures built on waterways and drainage reservations is both timely and necessary. Coming in the wake of last week’s devastating floods which claimed more than 34 lives across parts of the Greater Accra, Central and Volta regions, the decision signals a renewed resolve The post Demolitions alone will not save us from the next flood appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 29, 2026

Yayasan Bonda Salmah santuni, hulur bantuan kepada mangsa banjir Bukit Changgang

KUALA LANGAT: Yayasan Bonda Salmah menyantuni mangsa banjir di Bukit Changgang di sini dengan menyalurkan bantuan keperluan asas kepada keluarga yang ditempatkan di Pusat Pemindahan Sementara (PPS) Sekolah Kebangsaan RTB Bukit Changgang. Pengerusinya, Senator Datuk Dr. Mohd Na’im Mokhtar berkata, lawatan tersebut bertujuan meninjau sendiri keadaan mangsa selain menyampaikan sumbangan hasil kerjasama strategik dengan Yayasan ... Read more The post Yayasan Bonda Salmah santuni, hulur bantuan kepada mangsa banjir Bukit Changgang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 8, 2026

HYPPADEC commends FG’s N80bn flood intervention, begins resettlement housing projects

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) has commended the Federal Government for approving N80 billion to mitigate the impact of anticipated flooding in vulnerable communities across the country. Speaking with journalists on the sidelines of a three-day management consultative meeting with the commission’s state coordinators and area officers in [] The post HYPPADEC commends FG’s N80bn flood intervention, begins resettlement housing projects appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Hill

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· Jun 28, 2026

Tell Americans the truth about their flood risk

Many areas still rely on rainfall data unchanged since the 1970s.

Nepal News

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· Jul 9, 2026

कञ्चनपुर पूर्ण खोप सुनिश्चित जिल्ला घोषणा

कञ्चनपुर। कञ्चनपुरलाई ‘पूर्ण खोप सुनिश्चित तथा दिगोपना जिल्ला’ घोषणा गरिएको छ। राष्ट्रिय खोप कार्यक्रमअन्तर्गत जिल्लाका नौ वटै पालिकाका सबै बालबालिकालाई नियमित तथा छुट खोपको पहुँचमा ल्याएपछि पूर्ण खोप सुनिश्चित तथा दिगोपना घोषणा गरिएको हो। जिल्ला समन्वय समितिका प्रमुख दुर्गादत्त बोहराले पूर्ण खोप सुनिश्चितता जिल्ला घोषणा गर्दै बालबालिकालाई खोपबाट रोकथाम गर्न सकिने तथा रोगबाट सुरक्षित राख्न []

ANTARA News

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· Jul 3, 2026

BNPB conducts simultaneous handling to drought, tidal waves in Maluku

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) confirmed that emergency responses to the drought and coastal waves in ...

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Related coverage for "A national call to compassion, accountability, and lasting solutions after the June 29, 2026 flood disaster": Ghanaian Times — Demolitions alone will not save us from the next flood. Utusan Malaysia — Yayasan Bonda Salmah santuni, hulur bantuan kepada mangsa banjir Bukit Changgang. Vanguard News — HYPPADEC commends FG’s N80bn flood intervention, begins resettlement housing projects. The Hill — Tell Americans the truth about their flood risk. Nepal News — कञ्चनपुर पूर्ण खोप सुनिश्चित जिल्ला घोषणा. ANTARA News — BNPB conducts simultaneous handling to drought, tidal waves in Maluku