Two bodies retrieved following flooding in Tema Manhean

Two bodies were retrieved from the Waterland in Tema New Town following Monday's downpour. The deceased were identified as Elizabeth Quansah, a one-month postpartum mother, and Obeng Cudjoe, father of another newborn baby. The Tema New Town Police Command conveyed their remains to the mortuary. The torrential rains triggered widespread flooding and emergency incidents, prompting a response from the Tema Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).

According to the GNFS, communities including Tema, Prampram, Dawhenya, Afienya, and Appolonia were severely affected. Personnel from the region's nine active fire stations responded to a total of 23 emergency incidents within a 24-hour period. These incidents included six fire outbreaks, which were contained. Strong winds uprooted seven trees, obstructing vehicular movement. The Public Relations Officer for the Tema Regional Fire Service Command, Divisional Officer Grade II, Ebenezer Yenzu, said Fire and Rescue officers attended to eight flood-related incidents and successfully rescued 12 persons. At Tema New Town, firefighters assisted more than 50 residents to safety.