Two bodies recovered after Tema floods - GNFS

Two bodies have been recovered from the Waterland area of Tema New Town following the torrential rains that battered parts of the Greater Accra Region on Monday, June 29, 2026.

The deceased have been identified as Elizabeth Quansah, a one-month postpartum mother, and Obeng Cudjoe, the father of a newborn baby.

Their bodies have been conveyed to the mortuary by the Tema New Town Police Command.

The heavy rains, which swept through the Tema Metropolis and adjoining communities, triggered widespread flooding and several emergency incidents, prompting a large-scale response from the Tema Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).

According to the GNFS, communities including Tema, Prampram, Dawhenya, Afienya and Appolonia were among the worst affected, with floodwaters leaving many residents stranded while disrupting transportation and commercial activities.

Despite the difficult weather conditions, personnel from the region's nine operational fire stations responded to 23 emergency incidents within a 24-hour period.

These included six fire outbreaks, all of which were contained before they could spread further and cause extensive damage to lives and property.

The strong winds accompanying the downpour also uprooted seven trees, several of which fell across major roads and obstructed traffic.

Firefighters worked to remove the fallen trees and restore access for motorists.

Public Relations Officer for the Tema Regional Fire Service Command, Divisional Officer Grade II Ebenezer Yenzu, said firefighters attended to eight flood-related emergencies and rescued 12 people who had become trapped by rising floodwaters.

He added that at Tema New Town, where flooding was particularly severe, firefighters assisted more than 50 residents to safety, helping to prevent what could have been a far greater tragedy.

In a separate incident, a perimeter wall collapsed onto an LPG installation due to the heavy rains.

Firefighters secured the area and managed the potential hazard, preventing what could have escalated into a major fire outbreak or explosion.

DO II Yenzu further disclosed that one person was reported missing after a paved drain used as a pedestrian walkway collapsed at the Tema Community One Market.

The missing person, believed to be a female trader in her 50s, is suspected to have been swept away by fast-moving floodwaters after the structure gave way.

The Tema Regional Command commended its officers for their professionalism, dedication and resilience throughout the emergency operations.

The Command also urged the public to exercise extreme caution during periods of heavy rainfall by avoiding floodwaters, staying away from weakened structures and keeping clear of drains and waterways.

DO II Yenzu reiterated the GNFS' commitment to protecting lives and property and encouraged the public to report emergencies through the emergency numbers 0303 202554, 112 or 192 for immediate assistance.