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Flood Season: Becareful of what you eat and drink- Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe

Ghanaian Times

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July 2, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities

The Director of the Public Health Division of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has urged Ghanaians to remain vigilant and observe good hygiene during the flooding and rainy season to prevent a cholera outbreak. According to him, although flooding in some parts of the country has subsided, the risk of cholera remains because the conditions The post Flood Season: Becareful of what you eat and drink- Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

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MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 29, 2026

Flooding displaces residents as waters surge into homes in Sogakope

Residents of parts of Sogakope in the Volta Region are grappling with severe flooding after hours of heavy rainfall inundated homes and disrupted daily life, particularly in communities along the riverbank in parts of Sogakope.

The Suburban

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· Jul 8, 2026

Website comment: The science behind the flooding

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Vanguard News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Torrential rainfall:Flood fears mount in states ahead of peak season

By Dayo Johnson, Rotimi Ojomoyela, Adeola Badru, Samuel Oyadongha, Egufe Yafugborhi, Ozioruva Aliu, Ike Uchechukwu, Ochuko Akuopha, Jeff Agboddo, Daniel Abia What began as days of persistent rainfall has quickly escalated into widespread flooding across several states, leaving a trail of destruction that has once again exposed Nigeria’s vulnerability to seasonal disasters. From the South-West to the South-South, [] The post Torrential rainfall:Flood fears mount in states ahead of peak season appeared first on Vanguard News.

Canada's National Observer

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· Jul 7, 2026

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

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

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 4, 2026

July Fourth in Kerr County honors flood victims, Independence Day

Victims of 2025’s Hill Country Flood will be remembered throughout the Fourth of July holiday in Kerr County.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· 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

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Related coverage for "Flood Season: Becareful of what you eat and drink- Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe": MyJoyOnline — Flooding displaces residents as waters surge into homes in Sogakope. The Suburban — Website comment: The science behind the flooding. Vanguard News — Torrential rainfall:Flood fears mount in states ahead of peak season. Canada's National Observer — 'Far as the eye can see': Saskatchewan communities cleaning up after floods. KSAT San Antonio — July Fourth in Kerr County honors flood victims, Independence Day. Daily Post Nigeria — Scores displaced as flood ravages Otukpa community in Benue