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Traditional leaders in Weija, Ghana are supporting government efforts to remove illegal buildings from waterways, a critical step toward ending floods that have plagued their communities for years. Local chiefs are also funding their own river cleanup projects to speed up the solution.
Multiple agencies joined forces in Ghana's capital to clear clogged drains and prevent deadly floods. Teams are targeting six flood-prone neighborhoods where trash buildup has turned rainstorms into disasters.
After devastating floods hit Accra, Zoomlion is racing through neighborhoods with emergency disinfection teams to prevent disease outbreaks before they start. The nationwide campaign targets contaminated waste sites and floodwaters threatening communities across Ghana.
A crisis management company partnered with Ghana's health service to fumigate markets and transport hubs across Accra, preventing diseases before they start. The proactive move comes after flooding increased health risks during rainy season.
A physical development planner has proposed a science-based solution to stop recurring floods in Ghana's capital that destroy lives and property. The "50:50 rule" would require half of every building plot stay permeable to absorb rainwater naturally.
When authorities ignored their pleas, residents of Tetegu, Ghana took shovels into their own hands and dredged their local dam themselves. Their grassroots effort kept their homes flood-free for four years until recent dam spillage overwhelmed areas they couldn't reach.
Ghana's capital is finally tackling flooding at its source with a bold new strategy to clear waterways and remove illegal structures before the rains arrive. This isn't a quick fix but a lasting commitment to protect lives and homes.
When flooding hit Ghana's Volta Region, disaster teams moved quickly to deliver food, shelter repairs, and hope to affected communities. Despite rising waters forcing some residents to travel by canoe, relief efforts are bringing real help to thousands.
When floods cut off entire communities in Ghana's Keta Municipality, UN agencies stepped in to train disaster teams on better data collection so relief can reach those who need it most. The collaboration between UNICEF, WHO, and local responders is strengthening how Ghana responds to natural disasters.
Ghana's artists, musicians, and filmmakers are stepping up to help restore communities devastated by recent flooding. The Creative Arts Agency is mobilizing the nation's creative talent for a two-day cleanup exercise this July.
Ghana's President has ordered six unused waste transfer stations to open immediately, making trash collection far more efficient for Greater Accra after devastating floods. The nine-year-old facilities will cut travel distances and speed up cleanup efforts across the region.
After devastating floods claimed lives in Accra, Ghana's president brought together leaders from every corner of the nation for a powerful day of unity and thanksgiving. The gathering proved that even in tragedy, gratitude and togetherness can light the path forward.
When devastating floods shut down landfills across Ghana's capital, nearly 3,000 tricycle waste collectors had nowhere to dump garbage, threatening a major health crisis. The government and private partners just reopened a key transfer station to get waste flowing again.
After devastating floods swept through Accra, a Ghanaian lawmaker is calling for citizens to unite across party lines to finally solve the nation's recurring flood disasters. His message: floodwaters don't care about politics, and neither should the solutions.
President John Dramani Mahama rolled up his sleeves alongside thousands of Ghanaians for a massive two-day cleanup effort after devastating floods hit the country. The nationwide push is clearing clogged drains and removing debris to protect communities from future flooding.
When floods strike Ghana's capital, help will now arrive in days instead of months thanks to a groundbreaking insurance system. Greater Accra just became the first region in the country to secure automatic financial protection against climate disasters.
After devastating 2023 floods, Vermont neighbors created Culvert Crawlers to inspect drainage pipes under roads and prevent future disasters. The grassroots program now helps small towns monitor over 700 culverts they couldn't check alone.
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang rolled up her sleeves alongside government staff for Ghana's nationwide sanitation drive. Her message: one-day clean-ups won't cut it anymore.
Three Nigerian states are using digital monitoring, early warning systems, and proactive evacuations to protect hundreds of thousands of people from seasonal flooding. It's a powerful shift from reacting to disasters to preventing them.
When floods hit Accra's refugee communities, an unexpected ally stepped in to help. The Ukrainian Embassy and Ridne Food Consortium delivered relief to some of the city's most vulnerable residents.
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