Floods in Ghana

Floods in Ghana refer to a series of flood incidents that have caused property damage and loss of life. Floods are caused by excessive rainfall and dam spillages. Flooding is a recurring natural disaster that has become a defining challenge for the country's environmental, economic, and political discourse. Ghana's tropical climate typically has two main seasons: a dry season and a rainy season. There is the major rainy season and the minor rainy season. In southern Ghana, the major rainy season occurs from April to mid-June, while the minor rainy season typically runs from September to November. Quotes So severe were the floods that some victims were forced to take up refuge in trees, and others had to be rescued by boats The Statesman Ghana, September 2007 We do not have anything left to depend on, we are finished Mr. Atanga Alanga laments External links Category:Floods in Africa Category:Ghana