Ghana Launches Flood Disaster Risk Maps
New, extensive flood and drought disaster risk maps have been developed for Ghana. It is hoped the maps will aid better decision making before and during disasters, and allow Ghana’s…
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Ghana Floods – Accra Sets out Flood Prevention Plans as More Rain Forecast
In a statement made yesterday, Ghana President, John Mahama, set out flood prevention and disaster risk reduction plans in Accra, in the hope of avoiding a repeat of the deadly…
Deadly Floods in West Africa – Togo, Benin and Ghana Hit by Heavy Rain
Heavy rain over the last 2 days has caused flooding in the west African countries of Togo, Benin and Ghana. Parts of Côte d’Ivoire have also been affected, in particular…
Flood and Fire Disasters in Accra, Ghana
Parts of Ghana, including the capital, Accra, have seen torrential rain over the last 48 hours, resulting in widespread flooding which has left many homeless and thousands without power. During…
1 Dead, 6,000 Affected by Floods in Jomoro, Ghana
The District National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in the coastal district of Jomoro, Ghana’s Western Region, confirmed today that 1 person was killed in floods that struck in the area…
Ghana – Accra Under Water Again
It’s the start of the rainy season again in Ghana and Accra, the capital, is already under water. Torrential rain on Thursday 05 June 2014 left huge areas of the…
Ghana – Flash Floods in Accra
Two hours of heavy rain on Friday 31 January 2014 led to flash floods across the Ghana capital Accra. Although no casualties have been reported, property and buildings have been…
Floods in Bunkpurugu, Ghana
One person has been reported killed in floods in Bunkpurugu, in north east Ghana, close to the border with Togo. Almost 6,000 people have been displaced in the floods after…
