Accra Succumbs To Heavy Rains Yet Again

The perennial challenge of flooding has visited certain parts of the capital after the rains on Tuesday October 7.

As a result, traffic came to a standstill as most the roads became immotorable.

Per videos circulating on social media, most streets in kasoa, weija and had been flooded thereby rendering residents helpless as they endeavor to navigate through the water

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) had warned of moderate to heavy rainfall, cautioning the floods in low-lying areas. The agency also noted that the rains could be accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds

Accra’s flooding woes have persisted over the years, often triggered by blocked drains, poor waste disposal, and construction on waterways. Even brief rains are enough to cause chaos, highlighting the city’s inadequate drainage infrastructure and weak enforcement of building regulations.

Authorities are being urged to step up desilting of drains and enforce environmental laws to prevent future flooding, while residents are advised to stay safe and avoid flood-prone areas as the rains continue.