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Floods kill 12, displace hundreds in Ghana’s capital

Dateline Nigeria

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July 1, 2026

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The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) on Wednesday confirmed the death of 12 persons following a severe flash flood that submerged major parts of Accra, the nation’s capital, and surrounding regions. The service, in an official update, revealed that the victims included eight men, three women, and a child, adding that emergency responders had successfully The post Floods kill 12, displace hundreds in Ghana’s capital appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

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Ghanaian Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Central Region floods kill 18, displace dozens

A total of 18 deaths have so far been recorded following torrential rains that swept across 13 districts within the Central region over the weekend. Also 58 buildings have collapsed due to the heavy rains and floods. The Central Regional Director of NADMO, Mr Kwesi Dawood, said the deaths were caused by flooding, drowning, fallen The post Central Region floods kill 18, displace dozens appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 26, 2026

Cancellation of Zoomlion contract worsens Accra flooding

In the wake of this year's rainy season, Accra, Ghana's capital city, is experiencing severe flooding. This is not an exaggeration. The slightest rainfall now turns the national capital into a disaster zone.

The korea Herald News

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· 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

Legit.ng

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· Jun 30, 2026

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.

Yen.com.gh

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· Jun 23, 2026

Central Region weeps after 18 died after flooding, building collapses

At least 18 people have died and nearly 9,000 residents have been affected after torrential rains triggered floods, building collapses across Ghana's Central Region.

Vanguard News

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· 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.

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Related coverage for "Floods kill 12, displace hundreds in Ghana’s capital": Ghanaian Times — Central Region floods kill 18, displace dozens. MyJoyOnline — Cancellation of Zoomlion contract worsens Accra flooding. The korea Herald News — Floods in Ghana, Ivory Coast leave over 20 dead. Legit.ng — Breaking: Flooding kills 13 people in Ghana as details emerge. Yen.com.gh — Central Region weeps after 18 died after flooding, building collapses. Vanguard News — Dozens dead from heavy rainfall in Ivory Coast, Ghana