The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has identified several flood-prone communities across the region for intensified monitoring and intervention following forecasts of increased rainfall in June.
The move follows a warning by the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) that the Greater Accra Region faces an elevated flood risk this month, with expected rainfall totals ranging between 100 and 150 millimetres across the Coastal Zone.
In a statement issued on June 10, 2026, and signed by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, REGSEC outlined a number of communities considered highly vulnerable to flooding and requiring urgent attention.
The identified areas include Odawna and Official Town in Adabraka, Sahara in Dansoman, Alajo—particularly the D.K. Poison and Polo Park areas—as well as Berlin Bridge and Downside in Nima.
Other locations listed are Jelil Estate Junction, the Baba Yara Area and Akorli Down in Madina, together with parts of Osu Alata, Osu Doku and the vicinity of the Abelemkpe Methodist Church.
According to REGSEC, residents in these communities are being urged to remain vigilant and comply with safety directives as authorities step up flood preparedness measures ahead of the peak rainy season and the annual Homowo celebrations.
The council explained that the interventions are intended not only to minimise the risk of flooding but also to support broader security arrangements associated with the festivities across the region.
Additional Areas Under Surveillance
REGSEC has also directed increased monitoring of major drainage and flood catchment areas within the Weija-Gbawe, Ga West and Ga East municipalities.
Communities earmarked for special attention include Old Barrier, Choice, Tetegu and Oblogo in Weija-Gbawe; Manhean, Afuaman and Medie in Ga West; and Dome Crossing, GAEC Road, Christian Village Drain and the Dakyibi River catchment areas in Ga East.
The council noted that all the identified locations require enhanced surveillance and proactive interventions to mitigate the impact of potential flooding.
MMDCEs Directed to Intensify Drainage Works
As part of the region’s flood preparedness strategy, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) have been instructed to intensify drainage maintenance and sanitation exercises within their respective jurisdictions.
The directive forms part of broader efforts by regional authorities to reduce flood risks, improve public safety and strengthen community preparedness ahead of the anticipated heavy rains.
Greater Accra continues to experience recurrent flooding during the rainy season, often leading to the displacement of residents, destruction of property and disruptions to economic activity.
Authorities are therefore urging residents, particularly those living in low-lying and flood-prone communities, to take precautionary measures and adhere to official advisories throughout the rainy season.
