Several parts of Accra have been submerged following heavy rains that hit the capital on Thursday, June 4, 23026, disrupting transport, business activities, and daily movement of residents.

The downpour, which lasted for several hours, affected major communities including Odawna, Circle, Kaneshie, and Adabraka. Streets quickly became waterlogged, with vehicles struggling to navigate flooded roads and some commuters stranded for hours.

Eyewitnesses described the situation as chaotic, with rising water levels entering shops and homes in low-lying areas. Traders in open markets and roadside stalls were particularly affected, as they rushed to salvage goods from the advancing floodwaters.

Motorists were forced to divert routes or abandon their vehicles in areas where roads became impassable. In some locations, traffic came to a complete standstill as drains overflowed onto major roads.

Residents have blamed the recurring flooding on poor drainage systems, improper waste disposal, and the construction of buildings on waterways. Many expressed frustration that despite repeated flooding incidents in previous years, lasting solutions have not been implemented.

“We face this every time it rains heavily. The drains are blocked, and the water has nowhere to go,” one resident in Kaneshie said.

Emergency response teams and local authorities were seen assessing affected areas, though there were no immediate reports of casualties. Efforts are expected to focus on clearing blocked drains and restoring normal movement in the worst-hit locations.

The Ghana Meteorological Agency had earlier forecasted rainy conditions in parts of the southern belt, including Accra, warning residents to prepare for possible thunderstorms and localised flooding.

Flooding remains a persistent challenge in Accra, especially during peak rainy seasons, when intense rainfall overwhelms the city’s drainage infrastructure. Experts have repeatedly called for improved urban planning, desilting of drains, and stricter enforcement of building regulations to reduce the impact of future storms.

As the rains continue to threaten parts of the capital, residents are being urged to remain cautious and avoid crossing heavily flooded roads or waterways.