A post-flood mitigation task force has begun demolishing unauthorised structures along the banks of the Tesa Dam and Legon Boundary Road to reduce future flood risks in the Greater Accra Region.
The exercise, which started on Friday, July 24, 2026, follows the devastating June 29 floods and is in line with a presidential directive from John Dramani Mahama to clear structures obstructing natural water flow and desilt dredges.
Works, Housing and Water Resources Minister Gilbert Adjei said the recent floods were largely caused by structures on wetlands and unauthorised sites, as well as improper waste disposal.
Residents were served a three-week notice before the demolition, according to Commanding Officer of the 48 Engineer Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Frank Osei Amponsah.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Finance has released GHC350 million from the Contingency Fund to finance emergency flood relief and mitigation measures, following parliamentary approval under Article 177 of the 1992 Constitution.
Of the total, GHC200 million will go to urgent relief for flood victims, while GHC150 million will fund long-term mitigation measures to reduce the frequency and impact of future flooding.
