The Weija-Gbawe Municipal office of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has issued an urgent evacuation directive to residents living along the Weija Dam spillway, following the controlled opening of spill gates to discharge excess water.

Floods caused by heavy and intermittent rains on Monday have submerged the Kpetoe bridge on the Ho-Denu highway.

As of the early hours of Tuesday (June 30, 2026), the swelling Tordze River was running high and swiftly above the bridge, putting vehicular movement on hold.

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued an alert on a possible increase in malaria, waterborne diseases and other illnesses with the onset of the rainy season, urging the public to observe preventive measures.

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMET) has issued a weather warning as a slow-moving rainstorm sighted off the coast of Benin moves westwards, expected to bring thunderstorms and rain to parts of Southern Ghana and portions of the middle belt.

The Ghana National Fire Service has confirmed that nine people died on Monday following the devastating floods in Accra and Tema.

There are indications that the number could increase as rescue and recovery operations continue.

Two bodies have been retrieved from the Waterland in Tema New Town following Monday's downpour.

Morocco came from behind to knock the Netherlands out in the round of 32, beating them 3-2 on penalties.

Paraguay has declared a national holiday after its national team stunned four-time champions Germany to reach the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Fans celebrated inside the country and outside Boston Stadium after one of the tournament’s biggest upsets.

The Paraguayan President Santiago Peña declared a national holiday following the national team's shock victory over four-time champions Germany in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

President Mahama on the way forward for the Accra floods 

President John Dramani Mahama on Monday announced relief funds for flood victims, demolition of structures obstructing major waterways and other tougher measures to permanently address Accra’s perennial flooding.

Paraguay has defeated Germany 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in their dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match. 

Germany and Paraguay headed to penalty kicks after 120 minutes of playing 1-1.

WhatsApp has announced a privacy update that will allow users to connect with others without sharing their phone numbers, as the messaging platform introduces usernames for the first time.

Former Italy striker Mario Balotelli has returned to his Ghanaian roots to throw his full support behind the Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup, declaring himself one of the team's biggest fans while singling out Antoine Semenyo as the player he most enjoys watching.

The Methodist Church, Ghana has opened its facilities to provide temporary accommodation for those displaced by the devastating floods that have swamped parts of Accra and Tema, as the capital grapples with severe flooding and a massive fire at a rubber factory.

The government has intensified its response to widespread flooding in Accra, Tema, and surrounding areas following sustained heavy rains that have affected homes, businesses, and public infrastructure since June 27, the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources has announced.

Uruguay's World Cup is over, with its players set to battle for overhead bin space rather than an international soccer trophy.

World Cup 2026: Brazil knocks out Japan from round 32

Ghana suffered their first defeat of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 defeat to Croatia last Saturday in Philadelphia, as Nikola Vlašić's late header handed the Europeans all three points and second place in Group L.

An insipid Ghana looked turgid and unambitious for large swathes of the first half, seeming to run themselves aground whenever they ventured into the mid to final third, and surrendering possession in elementary fashion.

It was no surprise then that Petar Sučić gave Croatia a deserved first-half lead.

The Greater Accra Region will continue to experience rain Monday afternoon into the evening and night, albeit in a more relaxed form as the rain subsides over the area later in the day.

Prof. Mohammed Muniru Iddrisu has officially assumed office as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS) following a handover ceremony held at the central administration block on the Tamale campus on Monday, June 29, 2026.

Carlos Queiroz has allayed injury worries surrounding Antoine Semenyo after he was seen limping late in Ghana’s World Cup group stage defeat by Croatia.

The Black Stars fell to third in Group L as they were beaten 2-1 in Philadelphia, with goals from Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic cancelling out Derrick Luckassen’s equaliser.

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has announced the conclusion of the government's World Cup group-stage ticket support scheme, confirming that there will be no government-supported ticket arrangement for any subsequent stage of the competition.

The Monday rains have caused flooding in parts of Tse Addo in Accra, leaving large sections of the community submerged and disrupting the movement of residents, motorists and pedestrians.

The Ministry of the Interior has deployed emergency response teams to flood-affected areas across in southern Ghana following the rains which has disrupted activities on Monday morning.

The Mallam and Achimota (Dzorwulu) electric power substation have been shutdown for safety reasons due to the Monday morning flooding in Accra.

Rescue teams from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have responded to several incidents at areas including Ningo, Miotso, Ridge hospital, Kasoa, Gomoa Nyanyano and Tema New town following the Monday morning floods in these areas.

The rains have triggered floods in parts of Accra, disrupting Monday morning activities in many areas.