Ghana Hydrological Authority

Also known as: HYDRO

Ghana Hydrological Authority — government agency addressing flooding and drainage management, calling for public participation in flood prevention and leading retention pond construction projects.

2026-05-062026-08-23

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June 2026
4 JunJoy Online
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. …
Construction of 2 GARID retention ponds expected to begin this year – Hydrological Authority
May 2026
6 MayJoy Online
… Meanwhile, the Ghana Hydrological Authority is calling for urgent interventions to prevent future destruction. …
Kasoa hillside residents fear erosion as climate change intensifies rainfall, experts call for urgent action

Politics

Urban Roads responsible for major drain desilting, not MMDCEs

The News

The Local Government Minister has rejected claims that Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives are responsible for failure to desilt major storm drains, stating that the Department of Urban Roads holds the mandate and funds for such work. He noted that MMDAs receive only 10 per cent of the District Assemblies Common Fund for sanitation, making large-scale desilting impossible alongside other sanitation obligations.

13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

Urban Roads responsible for major drain desilting, not MMDCEs
The Local Government Minister has rejected claims that Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives are responsible for failure to desilt major storm drains, stating that the Department of Urban Roads holds the mandate and funds for such work. He noted that MMDAs receive only 10 per cent of the District Assemblies Common Fund for sanitation, making large-scale desilting impossible alongside other sanitation obligations.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 6 July

Accra's recurring floods reflect governance failure, not nature alone
The article argues that Accra's perennial flooding is fundamentally a governance crisis rooted in institutional failures and inadequate urban planning, rather than a natural disaster cycle. The city's vulnerability stems from low-lying topography, an aging drainage system designed for a much smaller population, and a river network that existing infrastructure cannot accommodate.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 30 June

Government intensifies flood response after heavy rainfall in Accra, Tema
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.
30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Communities must report illegal developments to prevent floods
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.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Flooding requires behaviour change alongside engineering solutions
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.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra flood early warning system operational, still undergoing validation
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.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 29 June

Government launches emergency response to severe flooding in Accra and Tema
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.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

GMet proposes legislative upgrade to Meteorological Authority
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.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 7 June

Government pledges intensified efforts to address flooding after rains
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.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 6 June

Government activates flood response, attributes cause to human activities
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.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

GARID retention pond construction set to begin by year-end
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.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 6 May

Kasoa hillside residents fear erosion from climate-driven rainfall
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.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →