The Ministry of the Interior has advised Ghanaians to remain indoors or in safe locations following heavy rains that triggered flooding in several parts of the country on Monday morning.
In a public safety advisory issued on June 29, the Ministry urged residents to avoid unnecessary movement until weather conditions improve, warning that rising floodwaters pose significant risks to lives and property.
According to the Ministry, people who are safely at home should remain there, while those at their workplaces or other secure locations are encouraged to stay put until it is safe to travel.
“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 advisory stated.
The Ministry said emergency response agencies, including the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the Ghana Armed Forces, and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), have been deployed across affected areas to monitor the situation, manage traffic, assist stranded residents, and conduct rescue operations where necessary.
Residents living in flood-prone communities have also been advised to relocate to higher ground where it is safe to do so and to promptly report emergencies or persons in distress to the nearest security agency or emergency response service.
The Ministry further appealed to the public to remain calm, cooperate with directives from emergency personnel, and rely only on official communication channels for updates on the evolving situation.
For emergency assistance, the public has been asked to contact the Ghana Police Service on 18555 or 112, the Ghana National Fire Service on 192, or NADMO through 112.
The advisory follows widespread flooding reported in parts of the country after Monday morning’s heavy rainfall, with authorities continuing to assess the impact and coordinate response efforts.