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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 []
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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.
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.
Dateline Nigeria
· Jul 1, 2026
Floods kill 12, displace hundreds in Ghana’s capital
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.
Guinee news
· Jul 1, 2026
Inondations à Accra : plusieurs étudiants guinéens sinistrés, aucun décès ni blessé signalé
Les récentes inondations qui ont frappé Accra, la capitale ghanéenne, ont fortement touché plusieurs étudiants guinéens résidant dans la ville. Selon un bilan provisoire établi par l’Association des Étudiants Guinéens au Ghana (AEGG), 24 étudiants ont été recensés parmi les sinistrés. Joint par Guinéenews ce mercredi 1er juillet 2026, le président de l’AEGG, Aubin Arthur []
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 "Ivory Coast, Ghana Report Over 70 Deaths Amid Torrential Rains": Vanguard News — Dozens dead from heavy rainfall in Ivory Coast, Ghana. Ghanaian Times — A national call to compassion, accountability, and lasting solutions after the June 29, 2026 flood disaster. Dateline Nigeria — Floods kill 12, displace hundreds in Ghana’s capital. Guinee news — Inondations à Accra : plusieurs étudiants guinéens sinistrés, aucun décès ni blessé signalé. The korea Herald News — Floods in Ghana, Ivory Coast leave over 20 dead. Reuters — Residents take refuge on rooftops as flooding hits Ghana