Ghana Floods: At Least 12 Killed as Torrential Rains Submerge Accra | Firstpost Africa

Deadly floods have devastated parts of Ghana after torrential rains inundated the capital, Accra, and surrounding areas, killing at least 12 people and forcing hundreds to flee. The Ghana National Fire Service said more than 400 people have been rescued as emergency teams continue evacuation and relief operations. The flooding has submerged roads, homes, and vehicles, cutting off access to parts of Accra and the neighbouring city of Tema. President John Mahama has deployed the military and police to assist rescue efforts and released emergency funds for relief and flood mitigation. He said Accra received around 140 millimetres of rain in a single day—the highest rainfall recorded in several years. Meanwhile, neighbouring Ivory Coast and Nigeria are also battling deadly floods caused by heavy rainfall. Alyson Le Grange tells you more Firstpost Africa. TIME STAMPS 0:00 Deadly Floods Bring Ghana to a Standstill 0:18 Mother and Child Swept Away as Accra Floods 0:42 Roads Cut Off, Hundreds Rescued in Accra & Tema 1:05 Death Toll Expected to Rise Amid Rescue Operations 1:25 Ghana Issues Safety Advisory as Floodwaters Persist 1:43 President Mahama Deploys Military, Releases Emergency Funds 2:08 Record Rainfall Linked to Climate Change 2:35 Opposition Blames Government for Flood Response 3:18 Ivory Coast, Nigeria Also Hit by Floods 3:36 Rescue Efforts Continue as Fresh Flood Fears Loom --- Ghana Floods | Accra Floods | Ghana Flood News | Accra Flooding | Ghana Disaster | Flood Crisis Ghana | Ghana National Fire Service | John Mahama | Ghana President | Emergency Rescue Ghana | Firstpost Africa | Alyson Le Grange #ghana #accra #floods #ghanafloods #africanews #firstpostafrica #alysonlegrange Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live.    / @firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Website: https://www.firstpost.com Follow Firstpost on Instagram:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Facebook:   / firstpostin   Follow Firstpost on X:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029...