UAE launches emergency relief for victims of Ghana’s June 29 floods
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched an emergency humanitarian relief operation to support thousands of Ghanaians affected by the devastating June 29 floods that struck several parts of the country.
The relief initiative, announced by the UAE Aid Agency under the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, aims to provide essential food supplies and emergency shelter materials to families displaced by the disaster. The assistance is intended to complement ongoing recovery efforts led by the Government of Ghana and humanitarian partners.
The June 29 floods, triggered by hours of torrential rainfall, caused widespread destruction across the Greater Accra, Volta and Central regions. Entire communities were inundated, homes and businesses were destroyed, and critical infrastructure suffered extensive damage. According to available reports, the disaster affected more than 131,000 people, displaced nearly 39,000 residents, and claimed 45 lives.
Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, said the intervention reflects the UAE’s longstanding commitment to providing rapid humanitarian assistance to countries affected by natural disasters. He noted that the agency is working with local partners in Ghana to ensure relief reaches the most vulnerable communities while supporting early recovery and stabilisation efforts.
The UAE’s intervention comes as the Government of Ghana continues distributing relief items through the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to affected communities across several regions. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to supporting displaced families and rebuilding communities impacted by the floods.
The latest assistance from the UAE has been welcomed as a significant boost to Ghana’s disaster response, highlighting the strong humanitarian ties between the two countries and reinforcing international support for communities recovering from one of the country’s worst flood disasters in recent years.
