The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has admitted that it lacks sufficient relief items to support victims of the devastating floods that hit parts of Accra on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Over 3,000 people have been displaced and four lives lost—one in Abokobi and three in Adenta—after heavy rains pounded the capital for nearly three hours. Affected communities include Weija, Kaneshie, Adabraka, Adentan-Dodowa, and parts of Tema. Several roads were submerged, vehicles stranded, and properties destroyed, including at the STC Yard, where documents and assets were swept away.
Speaking in an interview, Samuel Aboagye, NADMO’s Deputy Director General in charge of Protocol and Relief, confirmed the shortage of relief supplies.
“Our teams are on the ground assessing the situation. If 10, 50, or 100 people are critically affected, we will assist them first. If the items are not enough, we’ll seek support from the district assemblies and the head office,” Mr. Aboagye explained.
Despite prior warnings of a heavy rainy season, the scale of the disaster has stretched NADMO’s resources. Mr. Aboagye pleaded with the public to be patient as they work to manage the limited items available.
NADMO officials continue to register displaced persons and assess damages in flood-hit communities. Mr. Aboagye emphasized that safety remains the top priority during this rainy season.
“Please bear with us when you don’t get the relief items on time. We are managing what we have,” he said. “Let me also urge everyone to stay alert and avoid flood-prone areas when it rains. Safety must come first.”
Authorities are urging residents in flood-prone areas to relocate where possible and take preventive measures as more rains are expected in the coming weeks.