Severe flooding has hit Ghana’s capital, Accra, following hours of heavy rainfall on Monday morning, leaving several parts of the city underwater and disrupting movement across major roads and communities.
Low-lying areas have been the worst affected, with roads rendered impassable, vehicles stranded, and businesses reporting losses as floodwaters swept through shops and streets. The situation has brought parts of the capital to a standstill during peak morning traffic.
Footage circulating on social media showed the extent of the impact, including passengers in an Ayalolo bus forced to lift their belongings as water filled the interior of the vehicle. The images reflect how quickly the rains overwhelmed parts of the city’s transport network.
Authorities have since moved in to respond. The Ministry of the Interior has urged residents to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary movement as emergency teams work to manage the situation. Personnel from the Police Service, the Fire Service, the Armed Forces, and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) have all been deployed to assist with rescue efforts and traffic control.
In a disturbing turn, some residents were seen retrieving goods scattered by floodwaters along the Tema Motorway and surrounding areas. Videos on social media showed crowds collecting items such as provisions, toiletries, and electrical appliances believed to have been swept from an unidentified warehouse. The value of the goods and the identity of the warehouse have not yet been confirmed.
Several key parts of the city were affected. The Tetteh Quashie Interchange recorded significant flooding, with sections of the underpass submerged and vehicles trapped. Other impacted areas include Tse Addo, Alajo, Achimota, Dzorwulu, Tesano, Weija, Mallam, Spintex, Apenkwa, and parts of the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange.
The N1 Highway, particularly the Accra–Kasoa stretch through Weija and Mallam, also experienced severe slowdowns as floodwaters crossed sections of the road, worsening congestion during the morning rush hour.
As Accra continues to recover from yet another flooding episode this rainy season, authorities are monitoring the situation closely and urging the public to stay safe while updates are provided.
