The Central Regional Directorate of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has confirmed that at least 18 people died and 877 others were affected following severe flooding triggered by days of continuous rainfall across parts of the region.
The floods, which occurred between June 19 and June 21, 2026, also led to the collapse of 58 buildings, leaving hundreds of residents displaced and causing extensive destruction to homes, public infrastructure, and farmlands.
Addressing a press briefing at Ekon, one of the worst-affected communities, the Central Regional Director of NADMO, Emmanuel Kwesi Mensah Dawood, described the disaster as one of the most devastating flooding incidents to hit the region in recent years.
According to him, 13 of the region’s 23 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) recorded varying degrees of flood-related damage.
Preliminary assessments revealed that the Cape Coast Metropolis recorded the highest number of fatalities, accounting for eight of the 18 deaths.
Mr. Dawood said NADMO emergency response teams were immediately deployed to affected communities after reports of the flooding were received, assisting in the evacuation of residents trapped in submerged homes and other hazardous locations.
He noted that many of the affected families are currently in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, including food, clothing, mattresses, blankets, mosquito nets and other essential relief supplies.
The Regional Director therefore appealed to corporate organisations, Non-Governmental Organisations, religious institutions, philanthropists and the general public to support victims with relief items and financial assistance.
“As we speak, our warehouses are virtually empty and we are facing shortages of relief items needed to support the affected families.
We are therefore appealing to the public and institutions to come to our aid,” he stated.
Mr. Dawood also issued a two-week ultimatum to residents occupying flood-prone and waterlogged areas to relocate in order to prevent further loss of life and property during future rainfall events.
He disclosed that NADMO, working with local authorities and District Assemblies, to intensify monitoring and enforcement activities in high-risk areas.
He added that authorities have resolved to demolish dilapidated structures and buildings constructed on waterways and drainage channels, which have been identified as major causes of flooding in many communities.
He urged residents to cooperate with the directive and support efforts aimed at reducing the impact of future disasters.
Meanwhile, NADMO officials continue to assess the full extent of the damage as affected families count their losses and appeal for urgent assistance.
The organisation has assured the public of its commitment to working with District Assemblies, security agencies and other stakeholders to provide emergency support and strengthen disaster preparedness across the region.
