The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has disclosed that its personnel rescued more than 470 people after responding to dozens of emergency incidents.
The GNFS disclosed that its firefighters and rescue teams remained on high alert from Sunday, June 28, to Tuesday, June 30, as they responded to multiple fire outbreaks, flood emergencies, rescue operations and a building collapse.
GNFS disclosed that, in collaboration with other emergency response agencies, it resulted in the rescue or safe evacuation of 479 people, with five lives lost, one person sustained injuries, and another remains missing.
However, the GNFS Public Relations Department, Alex Nartey, speaking on TV3’s Ghana Tonight programme, provided more updates.
According to him, rescue teams had been deployed to several flood-hit communities, with the number of people rescued exceeding 150 as of 10:00 p.m. on June 29.
Speaking on TV3’s Ghana Tonight programme, Nartey said. “The total number of people rescued will be in excess of about 150 people”.
He disclosed that successful rescue operations were carried out at Kasoa, Taifa, Weija, Dome and several other flood-affected areas.
Alex Nartey also gave an update on the casualties recorded during the disaster, revealing that firefighters recovered the body of an elderly man believed to be in his 60s at Alajo.
He noted that although the confirmed death toll stood at 12, the actual figure could be higher, as several people were still reported missing.
“The death toll that I can confirm is about 12 people. The breakdown is as follows: two people, a mother and her husband, at Tema New Town unfortunately lost their lives; one person at Alajo; at Achimota Alogboshie, a woman and a child lost their lives; at Odawna, we had four people die; and at Achimota Abofu, one person died. So far, the confirmed death toll is 12, but it looks like it could be more. However, for verifiable purposes, I’m sticking to 12,” Nartey stated.
Meanwhile, Barely a day after severe flooding claimed lives and displaced residents in parts of Accra, the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has warned that more rainfall and thunderstorms are expected across the southern part of Ghana.
On Tuesday, June 30, GMet, in an impact-based weather update issued, revealed a slow-moving rainstorm observed off the coast of Benin is expected to move westwards, bringing increased cloud cover and rainfall to several parts of the country.
GMet forecast revealed slight to moderate thunderstorms with rain over the Volta, Greater Accra, Eastern and Central regions from Tuesday morning through the afternoon, adding that the weather system is expected to extend later in the day to parts of the Ashanti, Bono, Ahafo, Western North and Western regions.
“The storm will trigger rain-bearing clouds and produce thunderstorms or rain over Ashanti, Bono, Ahafo and Western North regions later in the day,” the forecast stated.
They further cautioned the public to remain alert for hazards associated with the storms.
They forecast that Greater Accra, Volta, Central and Eastern regions have a high probability (greater than 60%) of experiencing rainfall between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Also, Western, Ashanti, Ahafo, Western North and Bono regions are expected to experience rain and thunderstorms between 10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with a medium to high probability (40–60%).
In a post on X, GMet stated, “A slow-moving rainstorm is sighted at the coast of Benin, it is expected to move westwards and induce more cloudy conditions over Southern Ghana. The storm is anticipated to produce slight to moderate thunderstorms with rain for parts of Volta, Greater Accra, Eastern and Central regions this morning through to the afternoon hours. The storm will trigger rain-bearing clouds and produce thunderstorms or rain over Ashanti, Bono, Ahafo and Western North regions later in the day.
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• The public should remain alert to the risk of fallen trees, loose electrical cables, damaged utility poles, and other storm-related hazards.
• Slight to moderate winds may accompany the thunderstorms.
• Visibility is expected to reduce ranging between 6000 metres and 10,000 metres
• Motorists are advised to drive with caution, reduce speed, and use headlights where necessary. Pedestrians are advised not to walk through flooded areas.
• Localised flash flooding is possible, particularly in low-lying and poorly drained areas.
• Keep yourself updated with GMet forecast”.
Weather Update ⚠️
— Ghana Meteorological Agency (@GhanaMet) June 30, 2026
A slow-moving rainstorm is sighted at the coast of Benin, it is expected to move westwards and induce more cloudy conditions over Southern Ghana. The storm is anticipated to produce slight to moderate thunderstorms with rain for parts of Volta, Greater Accra,… pic.twitter.com/XG459od5S2
