Interior Ministry Urges Public to Stay Indoors as Heavy Rains Trigger Flooding
The Ministry of the Interior has urged Ghanaians to remain in safe locations and avoid unnecessary travel following heavy rains and flooding that affected several parts of the country on Monday morning.
The Ministry said people who are safely at home should stay indoors, while those at their workplaces or other secure locations should remain there until conditions improve.
In a statement signed by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the Ministry cautioned motorists and pedestrians against driving or walking through flooded roads, bridges, and waterways, warning that rapidly rising floodwaters pose serious risks to life and property.
The statement noted that the Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Armed Forces, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), and other emergency response agencies have been deployed to monitor the situation, assist affected persons, manage traffic, and conduct rescue operations where necessary.
Residents in flood-prone communities have also been advised to move to higher ground where it is safe to do so and promptly report emergencies or persons in distress to the nearest security agency or emergency response service.
The Ministry urged the public to remain calm, cooperate with emergency personnel, and rely only on official channels for information and updates.
Emergency assistance can be accessed through the Ghana Police Service on 18555 or 112, the Ghana National Fire Service on 192, and NADMO via 112.
The Ministry reaffirmed that the safety and well-being of the public remain the Government’s highest priority and assured Ghanaians that it will continue to monitor the situation closely while providing further updates as necessary. It also expressed concern for all those affected by the flooding and pledged continued support to ensure public safety.
