The Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS) has extended its heartfelt condolences to victims of the devastating June 29 floods that swept through parts of Accra, Tema and surrounding communities, while calling on the government to accelerate relief efforts for those affected.
In a statement issued on July 1 and signed by its Head of Corporate Affairs, Kweku Obeng-Adjei, the policy think tank expressed sadness over the loss of lives, destruction of property and displacement caused by the torrential rains.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives, destruction of property and displacement of many residents following the heavy rains and flooding. Our thoughts are with bereaved families and all victims currently facing hardship as a result of the disaster,” the statement said.
The organisation also commended emergency responders, including the Ghana National Fire Service, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), the Ghana Armed Forces and other agencies for their rescue operations during and after the flooding.
However, CPS stressed that immediate humanitarian assistance must be prioritised, urging the government to expedite relief and recovery support, particularly for vulnerable households that have lost homes, property and sources of livelihood.
According to the Centre, Ghana’s persistent flooding problem requires more than emergency interventions, calling for comprehensive measures to address the root causes of the annual disasters.
“The Centre believes the recurring flooding situation in Ghana requires urgent and sustained national attention. Beyond emergency responses, there must be renewed commitment to improving drainage infrastructure, enforcing sanitation regulations and addressing poor urban planning which continue to worsen the flooding challenge,” the statement noted.
CPS further described the June 29 floods as a national wake-up call, urging authorities to strengthen flood prevention measures, improve environmental management and invest in climate resilience to reduce the impact of future disasters.
It also appealed to corporate organisations, civil society groups and individual Ghanaians to complement ongoing humanitarian efforts by supporting affected communities with relief items and other forms of assistance.
The June 29 floods, triggered by hours of heavy rainfall, inundated several communities across Accra, Tema and nearby areas, leaving a trail of destruction. The disaster claimed lives, submerged homes and businesses, stranded commuters and caused significant damage to infrastructure, prompting emergency rescue operations by state agencies.
