Accra experiences floods again!

Residents and commuters in some flood-prone communities in Accra have raised concerns over the persistent flooding situation in the capital city over the years.

As usual, long hours of rain last Friday and yesterday saw some roads, homes, and business centres submerged in water, displacing families, exposing people to danger and disrupting commercial activities.

Among the flooded areas were Darkuman, Adabraka, Alajo and Christian Village, where rising water levels inundated homes and rendered several roads impassable, leaving many commuters stranded.

Situation

In many of the affected communities, floodwaters entered homes and compounds after hours of rainfall, forcing some residents to move their belongings to safety, while others abandoned their homes temporarily.

Floodwaters engulf sections of Odawna, leaving residents and road users stranded after hours of rainfall in the capital

Household items, including mattresses, furniture, electrical appliances and clothing, were submerged as water levels rose rapidly in low-lying areas.

Some schoolchildren were also stranded, not knowing how to get to their various homes after school hours.

Many families were still counting their losses and praying that an emergency solution would be found before the next rainfall.

Pedestrians were forced to wade through muddy water to access safer areas.

For instance, at Adabraka and Alajo, drivers and commuters were stranded as movement became increasingly difficult.

Blame

Many residents blamed the flooding on poor drainage systems and choked gutters, adding that drains filled with refuse and silt had worsened the situation.

They have, therefore, entreated the government and city authorities to intensify desilting exercises and improve drainage infrastructure in flood-prone communities to help address the recurring challenges in the nation’s capital.