Flood Rescue: 15 Children, Baby Evacuated by Boat at Tse Addo
Emergency responders and volunteers use boats to rescue stranded children and an infant from floodwaters at Tse Addo
- Fifteen children and an infant were rescued by boat from flood-hit Tse Addo
- Rising floodwaters left residents stranded as heavy rains battered Accra
- Authorities urge residents to avoid flooded areas as rescue efforts continue
At least 15 children and an infant have been rescued by boat at Tse Addo in Accra after heavy rains triggered severe flooding on Monday, June 29, 2026.
The rescue operation was launched after rising floodwaters cut off parts of the community, leaving residents stranded and unable to move safely to higher ground.
According to eyewitnesses, emergency responders, assisted by local volunteers, used boats to evacuate the children and the months-old baby to safety as water levels continued to rise.
The rescue comes amid persistent rainfall across the Greater Accra Region, which has caused widespread flooding, disrupted transportation, and threatened lives and property in several low-lying communities.
Authorities are yet to provide details on the condition of those rescued. Meanwhile, residents have been urged to remain vigilant, avoid flooded roads, and follow safety directives as the rains continue.
