The death toll from catastrophic floods in Ghana has risen to 13, with thousands displaced as British aid agencies scramble to deliver emergency supplies. The deluge, which struck the capital Accra and surrounding regions over the weekend, has submerged homes, wrecked roads, and left communities scrambling for clean water and shelter. UK-based charities including Oxfam and Save the Children have launched urgent appeals, warning that rising water levels threaten to trigger a public health crisis.
One local aid worker described scenes of 'total devastation' as families waded through waist-high water carrying children and belongings. The flooding follows unusually heavy rains that have battered West Africa, with climate scientists pointing to the escalating impact of extreme weather on vulnerable nations. The British government has pledged an initial £500,000 in emergency funding, but campaigners argue that far more is needed to address the root causes of such disasters.
For the families affected, the immediate priority is survival. 'We have lost everything,' said Akua Mensah, a mother of three living in a flooded district of Accra. 'We need food, clean water, and somewhere safe to sleep.
' As the rain continues to fall, the race to prevent further loss of life is far from over.
