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A Sierra Leonean citizen has been safely relocated following devastating floods that struck Ghana’s capital, Accra on Monday 29th June 2026, claiming at least 13 lives.
Following the devastating floods, the Sierra Leone High Commission in Ghana conducted checks on Sierra Leonean citizens residing in Accra and confirmed the general safety of its expatriate community.
In a statement made available to Sierraloaded, the Embassy said High Commissioner H.E. Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba partnered with Adams Jah, the interim head of the Sierra Leone Community in Ghana, to conduct welfare checks on citizens living in the capital after torrential rains battered the region.
The exercise aimed to confirm the safety of Sierra Leoneans and gather first-hand updates on conditions in affected areas.
Most citizens contacted were reported safe. However, an elderly Sierra Leonean woman and her family at Bawdjiase, New Market Road, suffered serious damage when floodwaters broke through their fence and inundated their home, destroying properties.
The family was successfully rescued from rising waters and has been relocated to a safe environment, where they are currently staying with another Sierra Leonean family through the combined efforts of the High Commission and the local community.
Commissioner Kaisamba also expressed solidarity with Ghana and its people following the disaster, extending “deepest sympathies to the Government and people of the Republic of Ghana” after the heavy rains caused widespread destruction across several communities.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost loved ones and with all those whose homes, livelihoods, and personal belongings have been affected by this unfortunate disaster,” he said.
The High Commission commended Ghana’s government, emergency response agencies, security services, volunteers, and humanitarian organisations for their swift efforts in rescuing victims and supporting recovery operations.
The torrential rains that hit Accra on Sunday night caused severe flooding, particularly in low-lying areas. Videos on social media showed submerged homes and vehicles, with many buildings destroyed.
Emergency response teams, including police, fire service, military personnel, and the National Disaster Management Organisation, have been deployed to affected regions. The Ghana National Fire Service has rescued more than 470 people so far.
The floods also triggered a major fire at a rubber factory in the city.
The government has urged residents to stay indoors if in safe locations, move to higher ground if homes are inundated, and avoid crossing flooded roads. Approximately 140mm of rain descended on Accra, according to preliminary data.
The Sierra Leone High Commission said it remains committed to working closely with the Ghanaian government and other stakeholders, expressing belief that through cooperation and compassion, affected communities will recover and emerge stronger.
