ECOWAS Pledges $250,000 to Support Victims of Ghana’s Deadly Floods

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, is expected to provide Ghana with $250,000 in emergency assistance following severe flooding that displaced thousands of families and caused widespread destruction.

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs announced the planned financial support in a social media statement, explaining that the money is intended to assist people affected by the disaster.

According to the minister, the entire amount will be transferred to the appropriate authorities once it has been received.

The floods, which occurred on June 29, affected communities across several regions of Ghana. Thousands of families were forced from their homes, while houses, businesses and important infrastructure suffered extensive damage.

In Accra, at least 13 people were reported dead after torrential rainfall caused serious flooding in parts of the capital.

The latest disaster has renewed concerns about Accra’s long-running flooding problem. In 2015, severe floods in the capital were followed by an explosion at a fuel station, resulting in the deaths of about 150 people.

The expected ECOWAS donation will be directed towards relief efforts for affected residents as authorities continue responding to the impact of the floods.