The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Obenewaa Ocloo, has announced a series of measures aimed at strengthening flood preparedness and safeguarding lives and property across the region as the rainy season intensifies.
Addressing a press conference in Accra on May 25, 2026, Hon. Ocloo said the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC), in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), security agencies and other stakeholders, had intensified interventions to reduce the impact of flooding in vulnerable communities.
According to her, recent rainfall incidents and weather advisories from the Ghana Meteorological Agency indicate the likelihood of more heavy rains in the coming weeks, making preparedness efforts more critical.
Hon. Ocloo disclosed that all MMDAs, particularly NADMO and Environmental Health officers, had been directed to undertake immediate measures including desilting drains and gutters, removing refuse from drainage channels, inspecting waterways, demolishing unauthorized structures obstructing water flow and intensifying public education campaigns.
She further announced that unauthorized lorry stations and transport terminals operating along roads and public spaces would be removed to enhance public safety and improve traffic flow.
The Regional Minister identified several flood-prone communities that would be closely monitored during the rainy season. These include Kaneshie, Alajo, Odawna, Circle, Weija, Tetegu, Ashalaja, Dansoman, Adabraka, Ashaiman, Tema Communities One and Two, Madina, Adenta, Lakeside, Borteyman, Pantang and Kwabenya.
She stated that emergency response teams had been activated at both regional and district levels and were working closely with the Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Police Service, Ghana Armed Forces and the National Ambulance Service to ensure rapid response during emergencies.
Hon. Ocloo noted that relief items such as food supplies, mattresses, blankets, first aid kits and life jackets had been prepositioned at strategic locations, while schools, community centres, assembly halls, religious institutions and other government facilities had been designated as temporary shelters for possible evacuation exercises.
She urged residents to support flood prevention efforts by avoiding indiscriminate dumping of refuse into drains and waterways, refraining from building on watercourses and complying with safety directives issued by relevant authorities.
The Minister also revealed that the Weija Dam had been opened due to rising water levels, a development that had affected surrounding communities and infrastructure. She indicated that the Regional Security Council would undertake an inspection exercise to assess the extent of destruction and facilitate the evacuation of affected persons where necessary.
Additionally,Hon. Ocloo announced that the RCC, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, had installed 3,000 solar streetlights along selected principal roads across the region to improve visibility and curb cable theft.
She called on Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives to remain vigilant and actively supervise flood prevention and sanitation activities within their jurisdictions.
Hon. Ocloo commended NADMO, security agencies, sanitation workers, community volunteers and other stakeholders for their efforts in ensuring public safety and appealed to residents to play their part in building a safer and more flood-resilient Greater Accra Region