President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that nearly 48,000 people were displaced by the devastating floods that hit parts of the Greater Accra Region after the heavy rains of June 29, prompting the government to scale up emergency response and relief operations.
Speaking on Friday, July 3, after bilateral talks with Julius Maada Bio, who visited Ghana to convey condolences and solidarity following the disaster, President Mahama said the floods had left thousands homeless and claimed several lives.
According to the President, 12 people have so far been confirmed dead, while seven others remain missing as search and rescue operations continue.
He said the government has directed the Ghana Armed Forces and a joint emergency task force to accelerate efforts to restore normalcy in the affected communities.
President Mahama noted that soldiers have already begun clearing blocked waterways, removing debris and collecting waste deposited across parts of Accra by the floodwaters, expressing optimism that conditions would improve within the next one to two weeks.
He also disclosed that Cassiel Ato Forson has released funds from the government’s contingency fund to support flood response measures.
The President said the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), working alongside other state agencies, will soon distribute relief items, including blankets, towels and mattresses, to residents who lost their homes and belongings.
President Mahama expressed gratitude to President Bio and the people of Sierra Leone for their message of sympathy and support, describing the gesture as a source of comfort during the difficult period.
The June 29 floods caused widespread destruction across the Greater Accra Region, damaging homes, businesses and public infrastructure, while emergency agencies continue recovery and humanitarian assistance efforts.
