ASEM ABA: Heavy Rains Trigger Severe Flooding Across Accra; Residents Demand Swift Government Response

A powerful downpour on the afternoon of Sunday, May 18, 2025, has once again exposed the acute vulnerability of Accra and its neighboring municipalities to flooding. Several communities in the capital, including parts of Tema West, were submerged, leaving homes and businesses damaged and many residents stranded.

The rain, which began around 3:00 p.m. and lasted for nearly three hours, caused widespread flooding in areas such as Weija, Kaneshie, Adabraka, Adentan-Dodowa, and Tema. The Adjei-Kojo Kanewu area in particular suffered heavy flooding, with residents reporting significant water intrusion into buildings.

Frustration is growing in Adjei-Kojo Kanewu, where locals blame the persistent flooding on construction activities by Letap Industries, a pharmaceutical company based in the area. Residents allege that the company has blocked key drainage routes, leading to severe water backflow during heavy rains.

“We can’t live like this anymore. Every rainfall turns into a disaster. The drainage is blocked, and nothing is being done. We need immediate government action,” a resident told Citi News.

The rains caused further disruption across Accra, with major roads—such as the route from Awudome Roundabout in the Okaikoi South Sub-Metro to the Awudome Cemetery and the Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange—completely flooded. Numerous vehicles broke down in the waterlogged streets, causing severe traffic congestion and endangering motorists.

Local youth volunteers stepped in to manage the situation, helping direct traffic and prevent accidents at hazardous spots, including submerged potholes and exposed drains.

The flooding severely impacted evening commutes, with many people stranded for hours, reigniting debate about the city's poor infrastructure and flood preparedness. Urban planning experts and residents are calling for urgent upgrades to Accra’s drainage systems and stricter enforcement of building codes to curb future disasters.

Authorities have urged residents in flood-prone areas to stay indoors and avoid contact with floodwaters, which pose health risks due to contamination and the potential spread of waterborne diseases.

Source: CitiNewsroom.com

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