The government has pledged to support relief, recovery and reconstruction efforts after days of heavy rains triggered flooding that disrupted businesses, transport and economic activity across Accra, Tema and surrounding communities.
In a statement issued on Monday, Works, Housing and Water Resources Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei acknowledged the flooding had affected homes, businesses and public infrastructure, while imposing economic hardship on households, traders and transport operators.
The minister said the government recognises the financial impact the floods have had on livelihoods and businesses, and assured affected communities that recovery efforts would remain a priority.
“We fully appreciate the pain, disruption, and economic hardship that these events will impose on households, traders, transport operators, and businesses. To those who have suffered losses, we wish to assure you that the Government remains fully committed to supporting relief, recovery, and reconstruction efforts.”
The flooding followed sustained rainfall since June 27, leaving several roads inundated, slowing commuter traffic and disrupting trading activity in parts of the capital. Many businesses experienced delayed deliveries, reduced customer traffic and interruptions to normal operations as workers struggled to reach their workplaces.
The Ministry said it is coordinating with the Ghana Hydrological Authority, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies and the security services to implement emergency measures.
These include evacuation support where necessary, the distribution of relief items, assessment of damaged infrastructure, intensified drainage clearing and enforcement operations to remove illegal structures obstructing waterways.
The Ministry said the government will also accelerate desilting works, expand drainage infrastructure and strengthen enforcement of planning regulations as part of broader efforts to reduce Ghana’s vulnerability to future flooding.
