Parts of Adabraka flooded
The capital city was yesterday submerged under flood waters after a four-hour downpour, leaving traders, motorists and passengers stranded.
The flooding, which has become a perennial occurrence, left places such as Weija, Mallam Junction, Kaneshie, Abossey Okai, Circle and Adabraka Odawna areas inaccessible, as the downpour overwhelmed existing drainage systems.
Other places like Ofankor on the Nsawam Highway, Achimota, Haatso, Atomic Junction, Madina, Dzorwulu Fiesta Royal Hotel were also flooded after the heavy rain, coupled with strong winds.
The incident also caused traffic congestion on major roads like the Ring Road, as vehicles were backed up along adjoining routes connecting to nearby suburbs.
The situation has once again reignited concerns over Accra’s inadequate drainage infrastructure and the urgent need for sustainable, long-term solutions to the capital’s perennial flooding challenges.
GMet Caution
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) earlier issued a weather advisory, indicating that a moderate to heavy rain-bearing cloud observed over the Eastern Region is expected to drift southwestwards into the Greater Accra Region.
According to GMet, the rains will vary in intensity across different parts of the capital, and urged residents to take precautionary measures including avoiding outdoor activities during the rains, staying indoors and away from windows during thunderstorms, unpluging electrical appliances to prevent damage from lightning strikes, and avoiding the use of corded phones or devices connected to power outlets.
It also said that if caught outside, residents should seek substantial shelter immediately. GMet advised drivers to exercise extreme caution by reducing speed, using headlights for visibility, and avoiding flooded sections of the roadway.
Commuters appealed to city authorities to prioritise finding a solution to the challenge.
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