Ghana Hydrological Authority — government agency overseeing flood management and drainage infrastructure, advocating for community participation in flood prevention and infrastructure solutions.
The Ghana Hydrological Authority is calling on communities across the country to play a more active role in preventing floods by reporting illegal developments and environmental offences before they escalate into disasters. …
The Ghana Hydrological Authority (HYDRO) has stated that Ghana’s persistent flooding cannot be resolved through engineering projects alone, stressing that changing public attitudes and behaviours is equally critical to reducing the country’s flood risk. …
… The platform is being implemented collaboratively by the Ghana Hydrological Authority, the Ghana Meteorological Agency, the NADMO and the Water Resources Commission under the Greater Accra Resilient Integrated Development (GARID) Project. …
… To manage the current emergency, a massive coalition consisting of the Ghana Hydrological Authority, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), security services, and local assemblies has deployed emergency response and evacuation teams. …
… The event brought together representatives from the Ghana Hydrological Authority, the Minerals Commission, the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, the Energy …
The Head of Drains at the Ghana Hydrological Authority, Eng. Richard Kofi Amekor, has indicated that construction works on two planned Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) retention ponds are expected to begin by the end of the year. …
Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei assured Ghanaians that government is stepping up efforts to respond to widespread flooding affecting Accra, Tema and surrounding communities following prolonged heavy rainfall since June 27. The minister, who inspected affected areas with President John Dramani Mahama and the Anti Flood Task Force, noted that climate change and human activities such as building on waterways and dumping waste into drains had worsened the situation.
Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei assured Ghanaians that government is stepping up efforts to respond to widespread flooding affecting Accra, Tema and surrounding communities following prolonged heavy rainfall since June 27. The minister, who inspected affected areas with President John Dramani Mahama and the Anti Flood Task Force, noted that climate change and human activities such as building on waterways and dumping waste into drains had worsened the situation.
The Ghana Hydrological Authority is calling on communities to help prevent floods by reporting illegal developments and environmental offences, stating that government interventions alone will not solve recurring flooding unless citizens take ownership of protecting their communities. The Authority's Head of Drainage urged residents to discourage indiscriminate dumping, illegal construction, and other activities that obstruct drainage systems.
The Ghana Hydrological Authority says that while climate change has intensified rainfall, persistent flooding cannot be resolved through infrastructure projects alone; indiscriminate refuse disposal, illegal construction on floodplains, poor drainage maintenance, and rapid urban development worsen flooding, and sustainable solutions require active public participation.
The Flood Early Warning System for Accra (FEWS-Accra) is now generating rainfall forecasts every 10 minutes with a two-to-three-hour lead time, but officials say validation exercises including threshold testing, sensor checks, and emergency drills must be completed before full reliance on the platform for flood response.
Heavy downpours have submerged Accra and Tema, displacing communities and disrupting businesses and infrastructure. The government has launched a multi-agency emergency response and pledged support for relief, recovery, and reconstruction efforts.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has proposed a new legislative framework to transform itself into the Ghana Meteorological Authority, with expanded regulatory powers to license meteorological operators, establish standards, and become the sole official source of national severe weather warnings and public safety alerts.
Following heavy rains that have damaged homes, businesses and infrastructure in Accra and other parts of the country, the Government has pledged to intensify efforts to address persistent flooding challenges and support recovery efforts in affected communities.
The Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources has activated emergency response measures in flood-affected communities across Accra and other parts of the country following successive heavy rains, working with partner agencies to deploy response teams, provide relief items, assess infrastructure damage, and intensify drainage maintenance.
The Ghana Hydrological Authority says construction on two planned retention ponds as part of the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development project is expected to begin by the end of the year, down from an original proposal of 18 ponds, following technical assessments and stakeholder consultations.
Residents in Kasoa's hillside communities are increasingly concerned about soil erosion caused by heavier, more unpredictable rainfall linked to climate change, which is damaging homes and livelihoods. Environmental experts attribute the problem partly to rapid uphill construction without proper drainage, tree removal, and warn that vegetation loss increases erosion risk during extreme rainfall events.