The Central Regional Directorate of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has confirmed that at least 18 people lost their lives, 877 others were affected, and 58 buildings collapsed following severe flooding caused by continuous heavy rainfall across parts of the Central Region from Friday, June 19, to Sunday, June 21, 2026.
The devastating floods, which submerged homes, displaced families, and destroyed property worth thousands of Ghana cedis, have been described as one of the region’s worst natural disasters in recent years.
Speaking at a press briefing held at the flood-ravaged Ekon Community, one of the hardest-hit areas in the region, the Central Regional Director of NADMO, Mr. Emmanuel Kwesi Mensah Dawood, disclosed that out of the region’s 23 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs), 13 recorded varying degrees of flood-related destruction.
According to him, preliminary assessments conducted by NADMO officials revealed that Cape Coast Metropolis recorded the highest number of fatalities, with eight deaths, while several communities across the affected districts suffered extensive damage to homes,public infrastructure, and farmlands.
Mr. Dawood explained that rescue teams were deployed to affected communities immediately after reports of flooding were received, helping to evacuate residents trapped in submerged homes and other dangerous locations.
He further noted that many of the affected residents are currently in urgent need of relief items, including food, clothing, mattresses, blankets, mosquito nets, and other essential supplies.
The Regional Director therefore appealed to corporate organisations, philanthropists, non-governmental organisations, religious bodies, and benevolent individuals to support victims with relief items and financial assistance to help them rebuild their lives.
“As we speak, our warehouses are virtually empty and we are facing shortages of relief items needed to support the affected families.
We are therefore appealing to the public and institutions to come to our aid,” he stated.
Mr. Dawood also issued an urgent warning to residents occupying flood-prone and waterlogged areas, stressing that they must relocate within the next two weeks to prevent further loss of lives and property during future rainfall events.
He emphasized that NADMO, in collaboration with local authorities and district assemblies, would intensify monitoring and enforcement measures in areas identified as high-risk zones.
According to him, authorities have resolved to begin the demolition of dilapidated structures and buildings erected on waterways and drainage channels, which have been identified as major contributors to the flooding situation.
He urged residents to comply with the directive and support efforts aimed at preventing future disasters.
Meanwhile, NADMO officials continue to assess the full extent of the destruction as affected families count their losses and appeal for immediate assistance.
The organisation has assured the public that it will continue working closely with district assemblies, security agencies, and other stakeholders to provide emergency support and strengthen disaster preparedness measures across the region.
Story by: Yaw Boagyan
