The Central Regional Directorate of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has confirmed that at least 18 people died, 877 others were affected, and 58 buildings collapsed following severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall across parts of the Central Region between June 19 and June 21, 2026.

The floods submerged homes, displaced residents and caused extensive damage to property across several communities.

Speaking at a press briefing in Ekon, one of the worst-affected communities, the Central Regional Director of NADMO, Emmanuel Kwesi Mensah Dawood, said 13 of the region's 23 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) recorded varying levels of flood-related destruction.

According to him, preliminary assessments showed that the Cape Coast Metropolis recorded the highest number of fatalities, with eight deaths. Several communities also suffered significant damage to homes, public infrastructure and farmlands.

Mr Dawood said rescue teams were deployed immediately after reports of flooding were received and assisted in evacuating residents trapped in submerged homes and other unsafe locations.

He noted that many affected residents urgently require relief items, including food, clothing, mattresses, blankets, mosquito nets and other essential supplies.

Mr Dawood appealed to corporate organisations, philanthropists, non-governmental organisations, religious bodies and individuals to support flood victims with relief items and financial assistance.

"As we speak, our warehouses are virtually empty and we are facing shortages of relief items needed to support the affected families. We are therefore appealing to the public and institutions to come to our aid," he said.

He also urged residents living in flood-prone and waterlogged areas to relocate within the next two weeks to reduce the risk of further loss of life and property during future rainfall events.

According to him, NADMO, in collaboration with local authorities and district assemblies, will intensify monitoring and enforcement in high-risk areas.

He added that authorities have resolved to demolish dilapidated structures and buildings erected on waterways and drainage channels, which have been identified as major contributors to flooding.

NADMO said assessments are ongoing to determine the full extent of the damage, while emergency support efforts continue in affected communities.

The organisation said it will continue working with district assemblies, security agencies and other stakeholders to provide assistance to victims and strengthen disaster preparedness measures across the region.