Stay Where You Are Until It Is Safe to Move, Interior Ministry Tells Public as Floods Hit

Accra Floods Leave Homes Submerged, Residents Trapped as Authorities Intensify Rescue Efforts

Heavy rainfall that began late on Sunday night and continued into Monday morning has caused widespread flooding across Accra and parts of the Greater Accra Region, submerging homes, trapping residents, blocking major roads, and disrupting economic activities. The prolonged downpour left several key transport routes impassable, forcing motorists to abandon vehicles while others remained stranded in severe traffic congestion for hours. One of the …

Accra floods: GAF, police and other security agencies deployed for rescue missions — Interior Ministry

The Ministry of the Interior has announced the deployment of the Ghana Armed Forces, the Ghana Police Service and other emergency response agencies to assist residents affected by flooding in parts of Accra and other areas .

Stay where you are until it is safe to move, Interior Ministry tells public as floods hit

Residents in flood-prone communities were urged to move to higher ground where it is safe to do so and to report emergencies or persons in distress to the nearest security agency.