NADMO, Zoomlion Intensify Drain‑Clearing Blitz Under “No Do No Do” Campaign After Accra Floods

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), in partnership with Zoomlion Ghana Limited and other agencies, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, ramped up flood‑preparedness efforts with a large‑scale drain‑clearing and desilting operation across multiple flood‑prone communities in the Greater Accra Region.

The exercise forms part of the ongoing 12‑week “No Do No Do” campaign, launched to promote environmental responsibility, strengthen flood readiness and complement public education with practical, on‑the‑ground interventions. Under the campaign, NADMO and its partners are conducting post‑flood assessments, clearing silted drains and urging residents to stop dumping refuse into waterways.

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Zoomlion’s Greater Accra General Manager, Ernest Morgan Acquah, said the company joined the operation to help clear the massive waste deposits left behind by the floods, especially in hard‑hit communities like Alajo. He emphasised that beyond restoring cleanliness, the exercise aims to reduce public health risks and ensure drains are cleared ahead of the next rains.

Nartey revealed that blocked drains at Okponglo caused floodwaters to spill onto the road, creating dangerous conditions for motorists. Two road crashes were recorded after drivers unknowingly drove into flooded sections, underscoring the urgency of the intervention.

He stressed that while desilting is critical, it cannot be a permanent solution unless residents change their behaviour. He urged the public to stop dumping refuse into drains and called on Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to strictly enforce sanitation by‑laws, including prosecuting offenders.

Nartey estimated that human activities account for nearly 50% of Accra’s flooding, despite significant government investment in drainage infrastructure. He warned that drains designed to carry large volumes of stormwater quickly lose capacity when choked with waste.

On calls for a state of emergency, he said the more urgent priority is the removal of illegal structures on waterways and flood‑retention areas, urging government to demonstrate the political will needed to reclaim encroached drainage corridors.

He commended Zoomlion Ghana Limited, Jospong Group, Dredge Masters, FeDems and other partners for providing equipment, logistics and technical support, while NADMO deployed personnel for the operations.

Nartey expressed confidence that sustained collaboration under the “No Do No Do” campaign will improve drainage systems, promote responsible environmental practices and strengthen Greater Accra’s resilience against flooding.

— CitiNewsRoom