2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (322+ words) Environmental engineer Dr Juliet Ohemeng-Ntiamoah has argued that periodic national clean-up exercises are not a lasting solution to Accra's persistent flooding, insisting that the focus should instead be on addressing structural and engineering deficiencies. Her comments come after President John…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (458+ words) President John Mahama has assured Ghanaians that the government is taking steps to reduce the impact of flooding, acknowledging that while floods cannot be completely eliminated because they are natural disasters, their devastating effects can be significantly minimised. The President…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (1694+ words) Rain fell on roofs and remained outside. People remained indoors. This arrangement was simple, ancient and generally respected by all parties. The clouds gathered. The wind blew. Mothers rushed outside to rescue clothes from drying lines. Children were summoned indoors…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (340+ words) The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Select Committee on Local Government and Decentralisation, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has raised concerns over the status of several major flood control projects initiated under the previous administration. He warned that delays in completing these critical interventions…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (177+ words) The Ghana Hydrological Authority is calling on communities across the country to play a more active role in preventing floods by reporting illegal developments and environmental offences before they escalate into disasters. According to the Authority's Head of Drainage, Ing....

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (255+ words) Former Interior Minister Henry Quartey has called for flooding to be recognised as a national security issue, arguing that its devastating impact on lives, property and the economy requires a more coordinated and decisive national response. In a statement, Mr…...