Ghana floods: ‘My entire farm is under the water and so is my …
Oct 18, 2023 · Her fate is shared by nearly 26,000 others, displaced by floods caused by the controlled spillage of excess water from the Akosombo and Kpong hydro-electric dams near the southern tip of Lake...
Floods in Ghana - Wikipedia
In the Volta Region and the Eastern Region of Ghana, severe floods occurred after the Akosombo Dam was spilled, displacing 26,000 people from their homes in 2023. Reports from the BBC attributed the flood to heavy rainfall which caused the Volta River Authority to spill the dam.
Ghana floods: ‘My entire farm is under the water and so is my …
Oct 18, 2023 · Ghana has been experiencing unpredictable rainfall patterns for months now, which many scientists say is the result of climate change.
OCHA Situation Report on floods in Ghana No.1 | OCHA
In view of the magnitude of floods, the Government of Ghana has declared a state of emergency in the three inundated regions September. 3. Damage caused by the floods includes the collapse of nine bridges (six and two in Upper east and in Upper West respectively) and the destruction of water supply systems.
Over 4,000 residents flee their homes as major Ghana dam spills …
Oct 13, 2023 · Over 4,000 residents in Ghana's southeastern region have been forced to abandon their homes due to widespread flooding.
Ghana: floods displace 26,000 people in the east of the country
Aug 13, 2024 · The Lower Volta Basin in Ghana is grappling with a dire situation following the release of excess water from the Akosombo and Kpong dams, leading to severe flooding.
Ghana: Devastating flooding after hydroelectric dam breaks
Oct 20, 2023 · A deluge of water from a major hydroelectric dam in Ghana caused flooding and damage to homes, key infrastructure and farmlands. Over 26,000 people are now displaced and crying out for help.
Causes, impacts and coping strategies of floods in Ghana: a
Apr 1, 2020 · In this paper, we aim to understand the current state of flood research in Ghana, focusing on how the scholarly community has approached the causes, effects/impact, and the coping strategies adopted by people in the urban setting.
Ghana: Akosombo Dam disaster reveals a history of negligence …
Nov 21, 2023 · Recent heavy downpours in the Lower Volta area of Ghana led to the worst flooding in the region’s history.
Parts of Accra flooded after heavy Monday morning rainfall
May 6, 2024 · Following a torrential downpour on Monday morning, Accra, Ghana’s capital, experienced yet another bout of flooding. The deluge led to severe congestion on roads, leaving numerous corporate workers, traders, students, and motorists stranded and soaked.