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Accra floods are a warning; we must change our attitude towards nature – Okyenhene

Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin says the recent flooding in Accra must serve as a warning to Ghanaians.
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MyJoyOnline
· Jul 6, 2026
Normalising flood risk is worsening Accra’s vulnerability – JoyNews Jacqueline Ansomah Yeboah
Flood risk in Accra is not always ignored. Sometimes, it is quietly reinterpreted until it no longer feels like risk at all.
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 4, 2026
Yemen Weather: Meteorological Center warns of thunderstorms, severe sea disturbances
SANAA, July 04 (YPA) – The National Center of Meteorology and Early Warning issued a warning on Saturday to citizens in the mountainous highlands regarding the dangers of thunderstorms and flash floods in reefs and valleys, urging them to stay clear of floodways during and after rainfall. The center also cautioned sea-goers, fishermen, and ship []
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.
The Suburban
· Jul 8, 2026
Website comment: The science behind the flooding
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 21, 2026
Tambak tebing Sungai Raia elak banjir berulang
IPOH: Penduduk Kampung Tanjung, Simpang Pulai di sini, mahu pihak berkaitan menambak tebing Sungai Raia bagi mengelak kejadian banjir berulang di kampung tersebut. Ia susulan kejadian banjir yang berlaku di Kampung Tanjung kelmarin apabila air Sungai Raia melimpah masuk ke kawasan penduduk selepas hujan lebat berterusan lebih sejam. Ketua Kampung Tanjung, Zahari Din, 59, berkata, ... Read more The post Tambak tebing Sungai Raia elak banjir berulang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Yen.com.gh
· Jul 5, 2026
"Stay vigilant": Accra residents warned over possible flooding on July 6
Ghana's Ministry of the Interior has warned Greater Accra residents of potential flooding due to moderate rain on July 6, 2026. Stay vigilant and informed.
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Related coverage for "Accra floods are a warning; we must change our attitude towards nature – Okyenhene": MyJoyOnline — Normalising flood risk is worsening Accra’s vulnerability – JoyNews Jacqueline Ansomah Yeboah. Yemen Press Agency — Yemen Weather: Meteorological Center warns of thunderstorms, severe sea disturbances. Ghanaian Times — NADMO tackles flooding in Volta Region. The Suburban — Website comment: The science behind the flooding. Utusan Malaysia — Tambak tebing Sungai Raia elak banjir berulang. Yen.com.gh — "Stay vigilant": Accra residents warned over possible flooding on July 6

