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National Disaster Management Organisation

Also known as: NADMO · NADMO personnel · Keta Municipal Office of the National Disaster Management Organisation

NADMO — disaster management organization that coordinates evacuation, relief operations, and flood warnings across Ghana's regions.

2026-04-272026-09-21

In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    ll continue to “scrutinise and hold the Government’s feet to the fire.” The Minority Leader, who is also the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Effutu, expressed concern over the June 29 floods and fire outbreak, which the National Disaster Management Organisation

    Minority Leader criticises government over governance, economy and tribunal law
  3. Joy Online

    The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), has presented relief items and financial assistance to 297 military personnel and civilian employees affected by the June 29 floods.

    297 GAF personnel receive flood relief
  4. Joy Online

    ting the White Volta River for Water Security and Sustainable Livelihoods.” Participants included representatives of the Northern Regional Coordinating Council, Minerals Commission, Environmental Protection Authority, Ghana Water Limited, National Disaster Management Organisation

    CRS holds forum on sustainable sand mining on White Volta River
  5. July 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Mr Kwatia reaffirmed the Ghana Red Cross Society’s auxiliary role to public authorities, saying the organisation is working closely with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), the National Emergency Operations Centre and district-level coordination teams to ensure

    Ghana Red Cross warns climate change is intensifying flood disasters as it appeals for national response
  7. Joy Online

    The Secretary General reaffirmed the Ghana Red Cross Society’s auxiliary role to public authorities, noting that the organisation continues to work closely with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) through the National Emergency Operations Centre and district-lev

    Ghana Red Cross launches GH¢8.3m emergency flood response to assist 30,000 victims
  8. Joy Online

    During a tour of the area, officials from the National Security Secretariat, NADMO, the Minerals Development Fund, the Logistics Group, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) inspected the extent of environmental destruction caused by illegal mining.

    REGSEC impounds 9 excavators as anti-galamsey operation intensifies in Obuasi
  9. Joy Online

    nment and military officials, including Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Mohammed-Muniru Limuna, former Ashanti Regional Minister Samuel Sarpong, Deputy Director-General of NADMO

    Mahama establishes GH¢1m trust funds for children of helicopter crash victim
  10. The Chronicle

    ry was made during a site inspection and assessment conducted by the Committee, which included representatives from National Security, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Minerals Commission, Minerals Development Fund (MDF) and National Disaster Management Organisation

    Illegal Miners Encroach on Obuasi Airstrip, Reclaimed lands
  11. Joy Online

    During an inspection of the site, officials from the National Security Secretariat, NADMO, the Minerals Development Fund, the Logeist Group, and the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) assessed the extent of land degradation caused by illegal mining.

    REGSEC impounds 9 excavators in Obuasi anti-galamsey operation
  12. Joy Online

    Mahama for the timely support and also commended other partners, including AirtelTigo for providing free data and airtime on a free sim card, NADMO for relief items, the Ghana Red Cross Society, and the Ministry of Health, for their contributions to the evacuation and reintegrati

    Ibrahim Mahama supports second phase evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa

Yesterday

  1. Rainstorm with thunderstorms warning issued for five northern regions

    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.

    20 September 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 19 September

  1. Ghana spent GH¢27.18m on chartered flights in South Africa evacuation

    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.

    19 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. South Africa evacuation cost GH¢49.72m, half on chartered flights

    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.

    19 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 15 September

  1. White Volta reaches critical flood level at Nawuni

    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.

    15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 10 September

  1. Fire destroys Obuasi town hall trading facility, 30 containers

    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.

    10 September 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Weija Dam flooding will persist without relocating residents from buffer zones

    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.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Weija Dam to resume spillage as water level rises

    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.

    9 September 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Tuesday downpour damages homes in Berekum Municipality

    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.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Weija Dam spillage begins one day earlier than scheduled

    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.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. 60 SHS girls develop smart tech solutions in STEM bootcamp

    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.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 7 September

  1. Ghana Water Ltd resumes Weija Dam spillage to protect structural integrity

    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.

    7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Ghana Water resumes Weija Dam spillage from Wednesday

    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.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Seven killed in illegal mining pit collapse in Ashanti Region

    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.

    7 September 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 4 September

  1. Eight feared dead after illegal mining pit collapse in Ashanti Region

    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.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Central Region deploys security, relief teams after Winneba clash

    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.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 1 September

  1. KNUST study warns sea defences shifting coastal flooding risks

    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.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Prof. Bokpin urges Mahama stronger action against illegal mining

    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.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 27 August

  1. NADMO halts rebuilding after Asawase fire destroys 300 homes

    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."

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Government stakeholders trained in disaster risk financing, parametric insurance

    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.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 24 August

  1. Nawuni River water level reaches critical range, flooding risk escalates

    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.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Eleventh batch of Ghanaian evacuees arrives from South Africa

    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.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. UG Pro-VC urges integrated approach to Ghana's flood management

    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.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Twenty-year-old drowns assisting travellers cross Ghana-Togo river

    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.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 16 August

  1. GMet warns northern Ghana of severe rainstorm tonight

    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.

    16 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 13 August

  1. Bagre Dam spillage postponed as reservoir stays below threshold

    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.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mining advocate criticises Ghana's continued failure to stop galamsey

    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.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 12 August

  1. UAE sources relief items locally after June floods

    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.

    12 August 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. UAE donates GH¢12m relief items for June 29 flood victims

    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.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Bagre Dam water levels below spillage threshold; 68 communities alerted

    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.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NADMO intensifies evacuation ahead of Bagre Dam spillage

    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.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

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