Ghana – Hundreds of Homes Flooded in Greater Accra Region After Weija Dam Releases
The release of excess water from a dam has caused flooding in parts of in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The Weija Dam, situated on the Densu River is…
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West and Central Africa – Over 125,000 Displaced by Floods Across 17 Countries
Over 125,000 people have been displaced by recent flooding across 17 countries in West and Central Africa with more rain expected in the region until October, the UN said. The…
Ghana – Fatalities Reported After Floods in North
At least 5 people have lost their lives in flooding the North East Region of Ghana over the last few days. According to media reports, 3 fatalities occurred in Chereponi…
Ghana – Major Roads, Bridges and Over 100 Homes Destroyed in Upper West Region Floods
Damaging floods struck in Ghana‘s Upper West Region after recent heavy rainfall. Disaster authorities said over 1,605 people were affected and over 100 homes destroyed. Furthermore flooding caused severe damage…
Ghana – Deadly Floods in Ashanti Region
Days of heavy rainfall triggered deadly flash flooding in parts of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The region’s National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) said at least four people have died…
Storm Damage Worsens in a Warming World, Hiking Pressure to Adapt
BARCELONA, Jan 25 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – More powerful storms are battering people and economies harder, with the poor suffering the worst losses, an annual climate risk index showed, as…
Togo – Thousands Affected by Oti River Floods in North
Ongoing flooding along the Oti River has resulted in casualties and widespread damage in northern Togo, West Africa. In a statement of 21 September, 2020, Togo Prime Minister Dr Komi…
Ghana – Flash Floods Cause Traffic Chaos in Accra
Flooding struck in Accra and surrounding areas in Ghana on 10 October after heavy rainfall. Media reported a heavy downpour lasting several hours, early on 10 October, causing floods in…
Ghana – Deadly Flash Floods in Ashanti Region
Flash floods hit parts of Ashanti Region in southern Ghana following heavy rain from 24 September. Local media reported severe flooding in the region including the capital, Kumasi. Flooding caused…
Ghana – 5 Dead After Floods in Upper East Region
At least 5 people have died in recent flooding in Ghana‘s Upper East Region. According to a report from the country’s National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), quoted by local media,…
West Africa – Floods Hit Burkina Faso and Northern Ghana
At least 8 people have lost their lives after flooding in parts of Burkina Faso and northern Ghana, West Africa, from late August. Ghana In Ghana, roads, bridges, homes and…
Ghana – Floods Turn Deadly in Accra
Flooding in in the city of Accra, Ghana has left 1 dead and 2 missing. Heavy rain began during the late hours of 08 June, with wide areas of the…
Ghana – Floods Hit Accra and Ashanti Region
Parts of Accra, capital of Ghana, were once again under water after a period of heavy rain caused urban flooding in the city on 28 October, 2019. A bridge collapsed…
Ghana – Floods Cause Devastation in Upper East Region
Days of heavy rain in north-eastern Ghana and bordering areas of Burkina Faso has caused devastating flooding in the Upper East Region of Ghana. The affected districts include Bolgatanga, Kassena-Nankana…
Ghana – Floods in Accra and Western Region
Severe weather including strong winds and heavy rain affected parts of Ghana from 30 May, 2019 including the capital Accra and parts of Western Region. This is the fourth flood…
Ghana – Flash Flooding Hits Ashanti Region
Local media in Ghana are reporting that at least one person has died after flash flooding in Obuasi Municipality in the Ashanti region, southern Ghana. Flooding struck in Obuasi after…
