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Côte d’Ivoire floods kill 59 as west Africa endures torrential rains
Authorities say rainy season getting deadlier, with Ghana reporting 13 dead and floods hitting Benin, Togo and NigeriaFloods in Côte d’Ivoire have killed 59 people since May, the communication minister told a cabinet meeting in Abidjan.There are fears the toll could further rise as rescue teams continue to search for victims during the rainy season, which runs from May until July, the minister, Amadou Coulibaly, added. Continue reading...
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teleSUR English
· Jul 2, 2026
Ivory Coast, Ghana Report Over 70 Deaths Amid Torrential Rains
Intense torrential rains in West Africa have caused more than 70 fatalities in Ivory Coast and Ghana, primarily affecting the capitals Abidjan and Accra at the onset of the winter season. Intense torrential rains recorded over the past few days in West Africa have resulted in the deaths of 59 people in Ivory Coast and []
Ghanaian Times
· Jul 8, 2026
A national call to compassion, accountability, and lasting solutions after the June 29, 2026 flood disaster
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.
Vanguard News
· Jul 2, 2026
Dozens dead from heavy rainfall in Ivory Coast, Ghana
Heavy rainfall has led to sometimes deadly flooding in several West African coastal countries, including the Ivory Coast, Ghana and Benin, local authorities reported on Wednesday. The post Dozens dead from heavy rainfall in Ivory Coast, Ghana appeared first on Vanguard News.
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 29, 2026
When Accra Flooded: How structural vulnerabilities and climate dynamics turned heavy rain into disaster
The rains began late on Sunday and by dawn on Monday, June 29, large parts of Ghana's capital had been transformed into a landscape of submerged roads, stranded vehicles and flooded homes.
The korea Herald News
· Jul 1, 2026
Floods in Ghana, Ivory Coast leave over 20 dead
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Floods and landslides triggered by days of torrential rain in the capital cities of Ghana and Ivory Coast have left at least 24 people dead, authorities said Tuesday, as emergency workers continued to pull hundreds of stranded residents from submerged buildings. Entire buildings and roads were submerged in Accra on Monday, cutting off access to several areas of the Ghanian capital and in the neighboring city of Tema. At least 12 people have been confirmed dead in Ghana, inclu
Reuters
· Jun 29, 2026
Residents take refuge on rooftops as flooding hits Ghana
Heavy rainfall flooded parts of Accra, Ghana, including the Alajo neighborhood, on June 29, submerging homes, roads and vehicles. #Ghana #Flood #Flooding #Accra #Climate
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Related coverage for "Côte d’Ivoire floods kill 59 as west Africa endures torrential rains": teleSUR English — Ivory Coast, Ghana Report Over 70 Deaths Amid Torrential Rains. Ghanaian Times — A national call to compassion, accountability, and lasting solutions after the June 29, 2026 flood disaster. Vanguard News — Dozens dead from heavy rainfall in Ivory Coast, Ghana. MyJoyOnline — When Accra Flooded: How structural vulnerabilities and climate dynamics turned heavy rain into disaster. The korea Herald News — Floods in Ghana, Ivory Coast leave over 20 dead. Reuters — Residents take refuge on rooftops as flooding hits Ghana