For the umpteenth time in less than a month, several areas in Accra were flooded after two hours of heavy rain. Drivers, commuters, and pedestrians were left stranded as key roads linking communities became impassable.
Areas most affected included Kaneshie, Pantang, Ashaley Botwe Lakeside, Ashaiman, Sakumono, Kanewu, Adjei Kojo, and parts of Agbogba–Ashongman.
At the Kaneshie Market, floodwaters swept through sections of the trading area, destroying goods and leaving many traders counting their losses.
The extent of the flooding made movement difficult for commuters. As a result, some were stranded overnight due to the lack of transport and only reached their destinations the following morning.
At the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, one of the city’s busiest commercial and transport hubs, large portions of the area were inundated, making movement difficult for both pedestrians and motorists.
The Odaw River reached full capacity, with the floods disrupting transportation. Several commercial vehicle operators suspended their services due to flooded roads, forcing passengers to seek alternative means of travel.
Residents of Kwabenya in the Ga East Municipality were also affected, with movement disrupted and commuters stranded for hours.
By Thursday morning, many residents struggled to commute to work and school as vehicles navigated waterlogged roads and heavy traffic built up along major routes.
A visit by The Ghanaian Times to parts of Kwabenya on Thursday morning revealed pools of muddy water covering sections of roads and footpaths. Some motorists drove cautiously through flooded areas, while others parked by the roadside to avoid damage to their vehicles.
Many residents blamed choked drains and indiscriminate dumping of waste for worsening the situation.
In an interview with The Ghanaian Times, drivers expressed concern that poor road conditions contribute to the muddy and flooded roads.
“We go through this almost every rainy season. A few hours of rain, and major roads become difficult to use,” Kweku Yeboah, a driver, said.
Several households in low-lying areas reported water entering their homes overnight. Families were seen clearing mud and debris as floodwaters gradually receded.
“We hardly slept last night because the rain was so heavy,” a resident said.
Meanwhile, residents of Lakeside are once again counting their losses after floodwaters inundated parts of the community. The area, known for frequent flooding during the rainy season, saw significant water accumulation, with some roads becoming impassable.
Although the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has indicated that the overall weather risk remains low, it has urged the public to stay alert, particularly during the morning and evening hours when localised disturbances are more likely.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has also issued a public safety advisory, warning residents in flood-prone communities to take precautionary measures against possible flash floods.
The Service said emergency response teams have been placed on standby and encouraged residents to report emergencies through the national emergency number 112 or the Fire Management Centre lines 0302 772 446 and 0299 340 383.
BY HILDA NSAMI
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