Reports coming in suggest a man in his 40s has reportedly been swept away by floodwaters at Atala in Kasoa.
According to the reports, the victim, who was travelling on a motorbike, got off the bike to allow the rider to carefully cross a damaged portion of the road before getting back on, but was swept away by the floodwater.
UTV’s Prince Acquah, narrating the incident, stated, “There is a man in his 40’s who has been swept away by the floods. He was on a motorbike commuting to where he was going.
The man got off the motorbike at a point to allow the motorbike to cross the flooded area and avoid the holes in the middle of the road. His intention was to get back on the motorbike after the rider crossed; however, he was swept away by the rushing waters immediately he got off. No one was able to save him,” he narrated.
“Even eyewitnesses confirmed he couldn’t be saved. Even cars are not moving. The road is impassable at the Barrier-Kasoa stretch. As for the motor rider, he was able to cross the pits in the middle of the road. The pavement has become slippery and has resulted in several people falling in the water,” he added.
Meanwhile, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has issued a public advisory over the heavy rains that have flooded several parts of the country this morning.
The Interior Ministry statement read, “The Ministry of the Interior advises the general public to exercise extreme caution following the heavy rains and flooding experienced in several parts of the country this morning.
As a precautionary public safety measure, members of the public are advised to remain where they are until conditions improve. Those who are safely at home are urged to stay at home, while those who are at their workplaces or other safe locations should remain there until it is safe to travel. Unnecessary movement should be avoided.
Motorists and pedestrians are strongly advised not to attempt to drive or walk through flooded roads, bridges, or waterways, as floodwaters can rise rapidly and pose significant danger to life and property.
The Ghana Police Service, the Ghana National Fire Service, the Ghana Armed Forces, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), and other emergency response services have been deployed to monitor the situation, assist affected persons, manage traffic, and undertake rescue operations where required.
Residents in flood-prone communities are advised to move to higher ground where it is safe to do so and promptly report emergencies or persons in distress to the nearest security agency or emergency response service.
The Ministry urges the public to remain calm, cooperate with the directives of security and emergency personnel, and rely only on official channels for information and updates.
Members of the public in need of emergency assistance or wishing to report persons in distress are encouraged to contact the following emergency services:
* Ghana Police Service: 18555 or 112
* Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS): 192
* National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO): 112
The safety and well-being of the public remain Government’s highest priority. The Ministry will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide further updates as necessary.
The Ministry extends its concern to all persons affected by the flooding and assures the public that every effort is being made to provide the necessary assistance and ensure public safety”.
Watch the video below:
One swept away by floodwaters at Atala, Kasoa, following heavy rainfall#UTVGhana pic.twitter.com/5viX4peHDW
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) June 29, 2026
