Heavy rains in Accra caused flooding in several areas, resulting in significant damage and inconvenience. Emergency services and the government are providing assistance to those affected while urging citizens to prevent further damage by stopping the indiscriminate dumping of waste.
After heavy rains on Tuesday, some parts of Accra were flooded, causing damage to properties and infrastructure. The downpour, which lasted for several hours, caused the water levels in the Odaw River and its tributaries to rise rapidly, resulting in flooding in many areas.
Kaneshie, Odawna, Santa Maria, Adabraka, Osu, and Kwame Nkrumah Circle were particularly affected. Many homes and businesses were flooded, causing significant damage and inconvenience to residents and business owners.
In some areas, the floodwaters were so high that they wholly submerged vehicles, making it difficult for people to move around. Residents in affected areas have been advised to stay indoors and avoid going out unless it is absolutely necessary.
Emergency services and the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) have been deployed to assist those affected by the flooding. NADMO has also called on residents living in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer areas to prevent further damage and loss of life.
The government has promised to take action to address the flooding issue in Accra and other parts of the country. They have also called on citizens to play their role in preventing the indiscriminate dumping of waste, which is one of the main causes of flooding in the city.
Overall, the heavy rains on Tuesday caused significant damage and disruption in Accra, and efforts are underway to provide relief and assistance to those affected.
Filth and flood waters take over Kwame Nkrumah Circle#GTVBreakfast pic.twitter.com/1LRe529ig1
— GTV Ghana (@GTV_Ghana) March 7, 2023
Muck and flood waters take over parts of Accra. pic.twitter.com/YTpbg0U2U6
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) March 7, 2023
Dzorwulu Traffic light 4:50 am pic.twitter.com/WiVbep0IPm
— King Of Accra (@kingofaccra) March 7, 2023
Some parts of the Kasoa-Accra stretch are flooded due to the heavy downpour this dawn. This has caused traffic because part of the road that leads to Accra when coming from Kasoa has been affected by the floods. Drivers should be careful when using that route. pic.twitter.com/HzqD6AWVxN
— Champs (@QwabenaChamps) March 7, 2023
Parts of Tseaddo; a locality behind trade fare floods due to the heavy downpour of last night. As it stands now, workers and students who are affected are unable to make their way through to their workplaces and campuses respectively. @TDzineku @kodwoboateng @thenanaaba pic.twitter.com/xQeWb7a52I
— Angelina Manye Buah (@linabuah) March 7, 2023
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