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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.
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MyJoyOnline
· Jul 2, 2026
Accra Floods: Greater Accra Minister directs MMDCEs to ensure fair distribution of relief items
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the region to ensure the fair and transparent distribution of relief items to victims affected by Monday’s devastating floods.
Ghanaian Times
· Jul 1, 2026
Health Ministry steps up flood response in Accra
Following recent floods in parts of Accra, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has visited affected areas including Circle VIP, Neoplan Station, and Achimota-Aloboshie to assess damage and fast-track interventions to prevent disease outbreaks. The Minister has tasked the Ghana Health Service to ramp up disease surveillance, improve risk communication, and strengthen community-level health actions in The post Health Ministry steps up flood response in Accra appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 25, 2026
EU, Gaza administration committee discuss Strip's recovery, reconstruction in Cairo
Meeting focuses on emergency relief, restoring basic services and strengthening institutional capacity
The Suburban
· Jul 8, 2026
DDO Council meeting July 7 Flooding, Residents
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The Watchers
· Jul 10, 2026
Flash Flood Emergency issued after heavy rain in southeast Missouri, United States
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Flash Flood Emergency for parts of Iron and Reynolds counties, Missouri, after slow-moving storms produced 152 to 279 mm (6 to 11 inches) of rain by 05:44 CDT (10:44 UTC) on July 10, 2026. Source
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Related coverage for "Greater Accra Regional Minister orders MMDCEs to intensify rescue operations following widespread flooding": MyJoyOnline — Accra Floods: Greater Accra Minister directs MMDCEs to ensure fair distribution of relief items. Ghanaian Times — Health Ministry steps up flood response in Accra. Anadolu Agency — EU, Gaza administration committee discuss Strip's recovery, reconstruction in Cairo. The Suburban — DDO Council meeting July 7 Flooding, Residents. The Watchers — Flash Flood Emergency issued after heavy rain in southeast Missouri, United States