34 killed in Monday’s flood disaster – NADMO confirms

By: Eugene Dogbatse Atsu

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has confirmed that 34 people have died nationwide following the devastating floods caused by Monday’s heavy rains.

The floods, which swept through parts of Greater Accra and other regions, destroyed homes, submerged roads and displaced thousands of residents. Many families have been left counting their losses as authorities work to assess the full extent of the damage.

Speaking in an interview on TV3’s Ghana Tonight, NADMO’s Director of Inspectorate, Richard Amo Yartey, said the organisation was still gathering information from affected areas and verifying the identities of recovered victims.

He noted that some bodies had been retrieved from communities including Weija, Ledzokuku and Central Ayawaso following the disaster.

“We are now doing the necessary identification,” Mr. Amo Yartey said, explaining that officials were working to determine whether the recovered bodies were among those earlier reported missing.

According to NADMO, many of the deaths occurred when floodwaters swept people away or trapped them in homes and vehicles. The organisation said emergency responders have been deployed to support affected communities and provide relief to displaced residents.

The floods followed hours of intense rainfall that left major roads impassable and disrupted transportation, business activities and other essential services in several parts of the country. Rescue teams from NADMO, the Ghana National Fire Service and other security agencies have since been working to assist victims and clear affected areas.

Mr. Amo Yartey urged residents in flood-prone communities to remain vigilant and heed safety warnings during periods of heavy rainfall. He also advised motorists and pedestrians to avoid crossing flooded roads and drains to prevent further casualties.

The latest disaster has renewed calls for improved drainage infrastructure, stricter enforcement of building regulations and responsible waste disposal practices to reduce the recurring impact of floods across the country.

As recovery efforts continue, authorities say support is being provided to affected families while assessments are underway to determine the total cost of the destruction caused by the floods.