Overview
- Self-described prophet Ebo Noah had forecast nonstop global rain for three years beginning December 25 and publicized the building of 8 to 10 wooden arks he said could shelter about 40,000 people.
- Thousands traveled to Ghana seeking refuge on the vessels, but the predicted deluge did not occur on Christmas Day.
- On December 25, Noah told followers he had received a new vision and said God had delayed the catastrophe after his fasting and prayers, urging people not to rush to the ark sites.
- Earlier in December, authorities detained him for roughly 72 hours over public panic concerns before releasing him, citing that making religious prophecies is not a criminal offense.
- Scientists and meteorological agencies have issued no alerts or evidence supporting a global flood, and after the prediction failed, a boat mistakenly believed to be his was set on fire while his arks reportedly remain intact.