The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched an emergency humanitarian response to support victims of Ghana’s devastating June 29 floods.
According to a Facebook post by UAE Times on Thursday, July 23, the directives were from UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
UAE Times further disclosed that the relief operation is being coordinated through the UAE Aid Agency.
The UAE is delivering essential food supplies and emergency shelter materials to thousands of affected families as part of efforts to ease the humanitarian crisis triggered by the devastating June 29 floods.
The intervention, announced in a Facebook post by UAE Times on Thursday, July 23, read, “Under the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has launched an urgent humanitarian response to support flood-affected communities in Ghana.
Through the UAE Aid Agency, essential food supplies and shelter materials are being delivered to thousands of affected families, reinforcing the UAE’s commitment to global humanitarian relief and disaster response”.
The Director of Inspectorate at National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Richard Amo Yartey, has confirmed that 34 people have died across the country following the devastating floods on Monday, June 29, 2026.
According to Richard Amo Yartey, 12 of the deaths were recorded in Accra, while the remaining 22 fatalities occurred in other flood-affected parts of the country.
The NADMO Director of Inspectorate stated, “The death toll in Accra is 12; across the country is 34, but it could go up. If we did the matching and realised that some of the people missing have been found dead, then the death toll will increase, and those listed as missing will reduce”.
He further disclosed that NADMO officials remain on the ground in affected communities, searching for missing persons while assisting victims.
“As I speak to you now, the warehouse is busy moving supplies to the distressed. Relief is across the country; we are going to send relief everywhere,” he stated.
NADMO further disclosed that the floods affected seven regions and displaced a total of 89,736 people.
Meanwhile, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister, has announced that the 2027 Budget will provide funding for a comprehensive and permanent solution to the recurring flooding that continues to affect Accra and other flood-prone communities across Ghana.
According to Ato Forson, the Mahama government recognises the devastating human and economic impact of the annual flooding.
He explained that while immediate relief efforts remain important, the government is shifting its focus towards implementing lasting interventions to reduce the risk of flooding.
Speaking during the presentation of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Ato Forson stated, “The floods claimed lives, displaced families, destroyed businesses and caused extensive damage to public infrastructure. The government responded swiftly by visiting the hardest hit communities, releasing funds and organising nationwide clean-up.
“The President has directed the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources to develop a comprehensive and permanent solution to flooding in Accra and other flood prone areas across the country. The funding for the implementation of this permanent solution will be provided in the 2027 Budget and the Medium Term.”
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