A severe downpour that started around 3 am on Wednesday has caused widespread flooding in most parts of Accra, leaving a trail of destruction and disruption in its wake. The heavy rainfall has resulted in significant flooding on major roads, making them impassable and causing massive gridlock. Many commuters have been stranded, unable to continue their journeys.
One of the worst affected areas is the road from the Airport through Shangri-La to Shiashie, which has been completely submerged by floodwaters. Motorists are finding it difficult to use this route, and many have been forced to turn back.
Other areas affected by the flooding include Tantra Hill, Adabraka Sahara, the Ofankor Pokuase stretch, the Accra-Tema motorway, and First Light, among others. The flooding has caused severe gridlock, with many cars stuck in the water.
The flooding has also forced many shops to close, with some car owners parking their vehicles in fear of water entering the engines. Commuters and residents are calling on the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to intervene swiftly to mitigate the situation.
The flooding has caused significant disruption to daily life in Accra, with many people unable to go to work or school. The situation is also affecting businesses, with many shops and offices forced to close due to the flooding.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has been criticized for not doing enough to prevent the flooding, despite repeated warnings from residents and commuters. The AMA has promised to investigate the cause of the flooding and take measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned of more rainfall in the coming days, raising fears of further flooding. Residents and commuters are being advised to take necessary precautions to stay safe.
The government has promised to provide support to those affected by the flooding, including financial assistance and relief items. However, many are calling for more to be done to prevent such incidents in the future.
As the city struggles to recover from the flooding, residents and commuters are hoping for a swift intervention from NADMO and the government to mitigate the situation and prevent further flooding.
