Tag: flood
Independent Africa
Kenya declares national holiday to mourn victims of flooding
Kenya's President William Ruto has proclaimed Friday as a public holiday to mourn the loss of 238 lives due to persistent flooding.In an announcement...
Independent Africa
Holiday declared in Kenya in honour of flood victims
Kenya has declared this Friday a national holiday to commemorate those who lost their lives in the ongoing floods and to encourage tree planting.The...
Independent Africa
Emergency response efforts intensify as floods ravage Western Kenya
Ongoing air and aquatic operations are underway to rescue numerous families stranded in their homes in Kenya's western Nyando region amid incessant floods engulfing...
Independent Africa
Severe flooding kills 11 in Kenya
Heavy rainfall in Kenya, including the capital Nairobi, has led to widespread flooding. The deluge has claimed the lives of at least 11 individuals...
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“Sites have been cleared, contractors have come” – Volta Regional Minister on resettlement program for flood victims
The government, through the Ministry of Housing, has initiated a resettlement program for communities affected by floods caused by the spillage of the Akosombo...
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GHS80m released by govt to support Akosombo flood victims – Akufo-Addo
The Ministry of Finance, on behalf of the government, has disbursed GH¢80 million to aid the victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage.This was made...
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California faces “catastrophic” flood
Heavy rain, floods, and powerful winds are hitting southern California for the second day in a row. This is causing a lot of damage...
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2 arrested for duping donors of VRA-induced flood victims
Two persons are in the grips of the police for duping donors of the VRA-induced flood victims.Their arrest, according to the North Tongu MP,...
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NADMO Officer accused of withholding relief items meant for flood victims in Ketu South constituency
Assemblyman for Ketu South Constituency, Mawufemor Kofi Folivi, has accused the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) officer in the constituency, Paul Alosode, of withholding...
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Put aside ego and consider the country in a state of emergency – Minority to govt over flood victims
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), in opposition, has announced its intention to inquire about the government and the Volta River Authority's (VRA) handling of...