The Government has intensified efforts to respond to flooding in Accra, Tema and surrounding areas after sustained heavy rains since June 27, 2026, leading to widespread inundation of homes, businesses and public infrastructure.
In a statement issued on Monday, June 29, 2026, the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, said he joined President John Dramani Mahama and the Anti-Flood Task Force on a tour of affected areas to assess the damage and validate solutions.
“Sustained heavy rains, Accra, Tema and surrounding areas have experienced sustained heavy rains, leading to widespread flooding that has affected homes, businesses, and public infrastructure, particularly in low-lying areas, and disrupted economic and social activities,” the Minister stated.
He expressed sympathy to individuals, families and communities affected by the flooding and assured that Government remains fully committed to supporting relief, recovery, and reconstruction efforts.
The Minister noted that the situation highlights growing challenges from extreme weather, rapid urbanisation, and encroachment on waterways.
He said sustainable flood management requires shared responsibility among public institutions, traditional leaders, businesses, and citizens.
“Refrain from dumping waste into drains, avoiding construction on waterways, and complying fully with environmental and planning regulations,” he urged.
The Ministry, through the Ghana Hydrological Authority, is working with the National Disaster Management Organisation, NADMO, the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council, MMDAs, security services and other stakeholders on immediate response measures.
These include deploying emergency teams, evacuating stranded persons, ongoing assessment of damaged infrastructure, and intensified drainage desilting. NADMO and the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council have also undertaken enforcement operations to remove illegal structures along drainage channels.
The Minister added that Government is advancing broader interventions, including expansion of drainage infrastructure, enforcement of controls in floodplains, strengthening early warning systems, and restoring wetlands, lagoons and natural water detention areas.
Residents in flood-prone areas were advised to move to higher ground when necessary, avoid walking or driving through floodwaters, and keep children away from flooded areas.
