The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will deploy personnel, engineers and specialised equipment to clear major drains, rivers and other waterways as part of a government-led national flood recovery operation following the devastating floods that hit parts of the country on June 28 and 29, 2026.
The military-led exercise will focus on removing debris, silt, fallen trees, abandoned vehicles and other obstructions that have worsened flooding and blocked critical drainage systems.
Addressing journalists in Accra on Friday, July 3, Brigadier General Forster Okae-Yeboah, Director General of Joint Operations at the Ghana Armed Forces, said the deployment forms part of a coordinated national response to restore affected infrastructure and reduce future flood risks. “Particular attention will be given to the removal of refuse, silt, fallen trees, abandoned vehicles, collapsed structures, and other debris obstructing roads, bridges, drains, and waterways,” he said.
He explained that, in line with applicable laws and with the involvement of relevant civil authorities, structures illegally built within waterways or those posing immediate danger to public safety may be removed as part of the exercise.
Brig. Gen. Okae-Yeboah urged owners and occupants of properties located within drainage reserves and other environmentally sensitive areas to cooperate with authorities to ensure the smooth execution of the operation.
