Council of State calls for joint action to curb Accra flooding

Greater Accra Regional Minister orders MMDCEs to intensify rescue operations following widespread flooding

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the region to intensify rescue operations following widespread flooding caused by Monday's heavy rains. In a statement issued on June 29, 2026, the Minister expressed sympathy to residents affected by the floods and assured them that government and emergency agencies were working to assist.

Abia Govt pledges intervention as gully erosion devastates communities

Abia State Government has said that it is working diligently to intervene in the plight of erosion-ravaged communities across the state. Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Philemon Asonye Ogbonna, gave the assurance to the indigenes of Amaewu Amamba Uzuakoli and Atta Emede Ibeku in Bende and Umuahia North LGAs, when he visited erosion-devastated communities in the areas. [] Abia Govt pledges intervention as gully erosion devastates communities

DDO Council meeting July 7 Flooding, Residents

DDO Council meeting July 7

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.

'Far as the eye can see': Saskatchewan communities cleaning up after floods

'Far as the eye can see': Saskatchewan communities cleaning up after floods

Sanaa Government approves urgent matrix to address Bayda water crisis; $350,000 agreement signed

SANAA, July 07 (YPA) – An expanded meeting held in Sanaa on Tuesday, chaired by the Deputy Minister of Electricity, Energy, and Water, Adel Bader, and the Governor of Al-Bayda, Abdullah Idris, discussed measures to address the critical water situation in Bayda Governorate, particularly in Rada’a District. The meeting, which included representatives from the local []

Ask the Meteorologist: How insured are North Carolinians for inland flooding?

Inland flooding is common when it comes to tropical systems. How does North Carolina stack up in terms of flood insurance?

Authorities directed to finalize drainage, emergency and health measures before monsoon

Authorities directed to finalize drainage, emergency and health measures before monsoon

Waitaki District Council's water plan approved

It will team up with Central Otago, Clutha and Gore councils to deliver drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services

Ten projects to address water scarcity on islands

The decision to include island municipalities in the water management program was signed on Wednesday by Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou at the ministry.

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.

Wairoa flooding: Evacuations in Hawke’s Bay town as river overflows into streets, high tide nears

Wairoa flooding: Evacuations in Hawke’s Bay town as river overflows into streets, high tide nears

Accra floods: Fire service announces new death toll as rescue operation continues

Devastating floods in Greater Accra have claimed nine lives, with rescue operations underway as communities grapple with severe inundation and infrastructure failure

Kimberley Sewage Crisis: Lethabo Park Residents Demand Action Over Raw Spillages

KIMBERLEY, Northern Cape — Residents of Lethabo Park in Roodepan are demanding immediate intervention from local authorities as a severe Kimberley sewage crisis continues to flood their streets and homes with untreated waste. Community members accuse the Sol Plaatje Municipality of failing to resolve the sanitation disaster, which they say has subjected them to inhumane []

Breaking: Flooding kills 13 people in Ghana as details emerge

Severe flooding in Accra has claimed 13 lives, prompting emergency rescues. Experts link crisis to climate change, poor drainage, and rapid urbanisation in Ghana.

Anambra Intensifies Effort to Curb Flooding, Erosion

The Anambra State Government has intensified efforts to tackle recurring flooding and gully erosion, identifying illegal developments on waterways and violations of physical planning regulations as major contributors to the environmental challenges facing communities across the state. The commitment was reaffirmed during a joint inspection of flood- and erosion-prone areas in Ogidi and Onitsha by [] The post Anambra Intensifies Effort to Curb Flooding, Erosion appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Arunachal Pradesh landslide: Biker cheats death as mountain road gives away. Watch

Fearing a catastrophic structural failure, the Lower Siang district administration in Arunachal Pradesh has issued an urgent public advisory directing all residents along both riverbanks to move to safer locations immediately.

Ghana: Council of State Calls for Joint Action to Curb Accra Flooding

[Ghanaian Times] The Council of State has called for stronger inter-agency collaboration to tackle illegal developments, poor sanitation and flooding in parts of the Greater Accra Region

Submerged streets, shops, housing societies: Surat inundated after heavy rain

Submerged streets, shops, housing societies: Surat inundated after heavy rain

KZN's water crisis: Municipalities fail to provide safe water

KZN's water crisis: Municipalities fail to provide safe water

Evacuation Order Issued for Cordes Lakes

Evacuation Order Issued for Cordes Lakes