The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that at least 12 people have died following severe flooding that swept through parts of the Greater Accra Region after Monday’s torrential rains, while nearly 500 residents have been rescued from affected communities.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Midday News on Tuesday, June 30, a member of the GNFS Public Relations Team, Alex King Nartey, said emergency crews had been deployed since Sunday, carrying out continuous rescue operations in flood-hit areas.
He revealed that close to 500 people were rescued within 48 hours, with major interventions recorded in some of the worst-affected locations.
According to him, about 105 people were rescued at Tse Addo, while approximately 300 others were pulled to safety in the Odawna area alone. Additional operations were conducted in Dome, Kwabenya, Adenta, Anyaa and Ablekuma, where rising floodwaters trapped residents in homes and vehicles.
“Unfortunately, we lost about 12 people. That is the number I can confirm,” Mr. Nartey said.
He provided a breakdown of fatalities, indicating that two bodies—a mother and her child—were retrieved from Alogboshie, while one death occurred at Achimota. Alajo recorded two deaths, Odawna four, and Tema Newtown two.
He cautioned, however, that the situation remains fluid, warning that the death toll could rise as search and recovery efforts continue.
“I won’t be surprised if the number is more than what I’m mentioning… we are still working with other agencies to confirm the exact figures,” he said.
Mr. Nartey added that although some victims sustained minor injuries, no serious cases had been recorded, with those affected treated and discharged.
Search and rescue operations are still ongoing, particularly in Tema Newtown, where at least one elderly resident remains unaccounted for.
