… Amoakohene described the initiative as the beginning of a sustained sanitation programme involving the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (RCC), in collaboration with Zoomlion Ghana Limited, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembl …
… Mr Andrews said that he had reviewed available literature and tried to establish whether the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) works with the military or other agencies to carry out flood response practice exercises, but found no evidence of such preparation. …
Ghana Medical Association urges action on recurring flooding threat
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The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) will begin the distribution of relief items to victims of recent flooding from Saturday, July 4, as the government intensifies efforts to support displaced families and affected communities across the country. …
… The floods submerged homes, businesses, roads and public infrastructure, displaced residents, disrupted transportation, destroyed properties and prompted emergency rescue operations by the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), the Ghana Armed Forces, the Ghana Nation …
The National Disaster Management Organisation has confirmed that 34 people have died across the country following the devastating floods that occurred on Monday, June 29. …
… He said the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), in collaboration with other government agencies, would soon begin distributing essential relief supplies to families displaced by the floods. …
… While commending the Ministry of the Interior for its early public risk communication during the recent floods, as well as emergency response efforts led by the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and the Ministry of Health, the GMA called for a stronger and more co …
… On relief efforts, the MP said engagements are ongoing with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to provide support for affected residents, while he is also offering assistance in his personal capacity. …
… The GNFS, alongside NADMO and the Armed Forces, must be continually equipped with advanced logistical tools, such as high-capacity water pumps and specialized rescue boats, to manage the immediate fallout while long-term structural reforms take root. …
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned of an approaching moderate to heavy rainstorm with thunderstorms, heavy rain and gusty winds affecting the Upper East, North East, Northern, Upper West and Savannah regions. Residents have been advised to secure loose materials, avoid travelling during peak rain, and motorists urged to reduce speed and avoid flooded roads.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned of an approaching moderate to heavy rainstorm with thunderstorms, heavy rain and gusty winds affecting the Upper East, North East, Northern, Upper West and Savannah regions. Residents have been advised to secure loose materials, avoid travelling during peak rain, and motorists urged to reduce speed and avoid flooded roads.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed a detailed financial breakdown of the GH¢49.72 million evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, with GH¢27.18 million spent on chartered flights—the operation's single largest expenditure. The exercise brought 1,964 Ghanaians home between 27 May and 4 September 2026, with additional costs covering commercial airline tickets, ground transportation, food, accommodation, and medical services.
Ghana's evacuation of 1,964 citizens from South Africa between May and September 2026 cost GH¢49.72 million, with GH¢27.18 million spent on chartered flights alone. Additional costs included GH¢9.42 million for commercial airline tickets, GH¢997,644 for ground transportation, GH¢634,350 for food, and smaller amounts for accommodation, medical services, and communications.
The White Volta river has risen to 23.85 feet at Nawuni, placing it within a critical 20-to-30-foot flood range and raising concerns over potential flooding that could threaten homes, farms, and livelihoods along its banks.
A fire broke out around 11 p.m. on Saturday at a town hall trading facility in Obuasi, destroying scores of shops and spreading to about 30 containers; no casualties were recorded, though the municipal NADMO director said the structure must be demolished to prevent further disaster.
NADMO says flooding of communities downstream of Weija Dam will continue unless authorities relocate residents from areas originally designated as buffer zones, which have been encroached upon over time.
Ghana Water Ltd announced it will resume spillage from Weija Dam on September 9, 2026 as water levels approach the 46-foot threshold following heavy rains, with evacuation ordered for downstream communities including Tetegu, Oblogo, and others.
A downpour in Berekum Municipality's Kyiribaa, Brenyekwa and Berekum Zongo communities flooded homes and destroyed personal belongings, rendering many homeless. No casualties were reported, though an Assembly Member attributed the flooding to poor drainage, choked gutters, and structures erected in waterways.
Ghana Water Limited commenced controlled spillage from the Weija Dam a day ahead of schedule on Tuesday, September 8, following a rise in upstream water levels, as a precautionary measure to prevent large-volume releases that could cause downstream flooding.
Sixty Senior High School girls from Ghana's Central Region and beyond created innovative solutions to flooding, waste, water, and parking challenges during the third cohort of the SHEROES in STEM Bootcamp run by Molex Foundation Africa. The two-week programme taught robotics, artificial intelligence, 3D modelling and 3D printing, culminating in practical projects including a smart delivery rover, water dispenser, smart parking system, flood detection system and smart timer.
Ghana Water Ltd will begin spillage at Weija Dam from Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after the water level rose to 45.2 feet due to heavy rainfall upstream. The company has urged residents in downstream communities including Tetegu, Oblogo, and Ada Kopey to evacuate and remain alert to official directives.
Ghana Water Limited will resume spillage at the Weija Dam from Wednesday as water levels rise to 45.2 feet, approaching the 46-foot threshold following heavy rains. The company has directed residents downstream to evacuate and urged stakeholders to prepare precautionary measures.
Seven people died on Thursday when an illegal mining pit collapsed at Manso Kaniago in the Amansie South district of the Ashanti Region; 12 people were working in the pit at the time, and four managed to escape while authorities search for the remaining persons.
At least eight miners are feared dead after an illegal mining pit collapsed on twelve miners at Domi Keniago in Amansie South District, Ashanti Region, on Thursday, September 3. Rescue personnel have recovered one body, and NADMO has deployed excavators to assist in recovery efforts.
Following a fatal communal clash in New Winneba, the Central Regional Disaster Management Committee has activated security and humanitarian responses, with police and armoured vehicles deployed to the township. NADMO has deployed field teams to assess displacement, damage, and relief needs, providing psychological support and coordinating emergency shelter, food, water, and medical assistance with regional agencies.
A three-year KNUST study found worsening coastal erosion and saltwater intrusion along Ghana's eastern coastline, with sea defence systems in some areas redirecting tidal impacts toward unprotected communities. Researchers documented land losses exceeding 103 metres and saltwater penetration more than 1.3 kilometres inland, and are calling for stronger coastal monitoring and early warning systems.
Professor Godfred Bokpin has called on President John Dramani Mahama to take stronger and more decisive action against galamsey, following the death of seven illegal miners in a pit collapse at Asaman Tamfoe in the Eastern Region on August 29, 2026. Bokpin argues that an effective leader should demonstrate the same level of commitment to tackling the galamsey crisis as the President has shown in other areas of the economy and society.
A fire destroyed approximately 300 wooden structures at Asawase in Kumasi in the early hours of August 27, 2026, displacing hundreds of residents. The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has ordered affected residents to stop rebuilding, describing the reconstruction as "unauthorised and premature."
Scores of stakeholders from government institutions have undergone a four-day capacity development programme on parametric insurance and disaster risk financing, organised by NADMO and the Ministry of Finance in collaboration with UNDP, to strengthen Ghana's preparedness for climate-related disasters, particularly flooding.
NADMO has warned residents in Kumbungu District to prepare for possible flooding as the Nawuni intake water level rose to 23.85 feet, within the critical flood range of 20 to 30 feet. The elevated level increases risk of the White Volta overflowing its banks, particularly if additional rainfall occurs or if Burkina Faso's Bagre Dam begins spillage, which could reach the Northern Region within seven days.
The government received 87 Ghanaian nationals evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, arriving at Accra International Airport on Monday as part of the second phase of evacuation. The returnees were welcomed by government officials who assured them of support for reintegration and urged them to contribute to Ghana's development.
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana has called for a well-integrated risk management approach to address Ghana's perennial flooding, arguing that the current structure of flood management institutions needs to work seamlessly together and that NADMO appears overwhelmed by the situation.
Kombat Yaw Yiremiah, 20, drowned in a river at Tambalug in the Tempane District while helping travellers cross between Ghana and Togo on August 16, 2026. His body had not been recovered as of August 17, with NADMO and community members continuing search efforts.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has issued a weather warning for parts of northern Ghana, forecasting a severe rainstorm to move westward from Benin and affect the Upper East, North East, Northern, Upper West and Savannah regions tonight and into the morning hours. The weather system is expected to bring strong to gusty winds, frequent lightning and moderate to heavy rainfall, with GMet urging residents to take precautionary measures, avoid open spaces and isolated trees, and motorists to exercise care on the roads.
SONABEL has postponed planned controlled water spillage from Burkina Faso's Bagre Dam after the reservoir level remained below the 234.50-metre threshold required to begin spillage. The Water Resources Commission said the reservoir level stood at 233.08 metres on Tuesday with a filling rate of 75.40 per cent, and that it would monitor the situation and update stakeholders on when spillage would occur.
Dr Ken Ashigbey, Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, has criticised the country's failure to stop galamsey a year after eight people, including senior military and government officials, died in a helicopter crash travelling to an anti-illegal mining programme, saying the continued destruction of water bodies and illegal mining activities raise questions about Ghana's commitment to the fight.
Ghana's Climate Minister has praised the UAE government for responding to an aid request and injecting about US$1 million into the Ghanaian economy by purchasing flood relief items from local markets rather than importing them.
The United Arab Emirates has donated relief items valued at more than GH₵12 million to support communities affected by the June 29 floods in Ghana, including food, rice, water, blankets and sleeping mattresses. The items were procured locally and are being distributed to the nearly 90,000 displaced people and close to 80,000 affected households.
Ghana's NADMO says water levels at Burkina Faso's Bagre Dam remain below the spillage threshold of 234.15 metres despite notification of a planned release. Communities along the White Volta Basin in the Northern region have been placed on alert as authorities monitor the situation.
The National Disaster Management Organisation in the Upper East Region has intensified sensitisation among residents along the White Volta ahead of the anticipated spillage of the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso. NADMO's regional director says most farmers and residents in flood-prone areas have now evacuated to higher ground, with support from traditional leaders and local authorities.