June 30, 2026
At least 12 people have died after torrential rains flooded large parts of Ghana, including the capital Accra, the Ghana National Fire Service said on Tuesday, with rescue operations still under way.
● The fire service said three of the victims were women, eight were men and one was a child. More than 470 people have been rescued so far, it added, saying the service would issue updates as more casualties are confirmed.
● Preliminary data showed about 140mm of rain had fallen on Accra, President John Dramani Mahama said, adding it was the highest rainfall recorded in years. He said the highest single-day rainfall recorded last year was around 56mm.
● The scale of rainfall was driven by changing climate conditions, Mahama said, adding it was beyond the government's control.
