Accra, Ghana — Concerns are growing across Accra following recent heavy rainfall that left several roads flooded and disrupted transportation in parts of the capital.
Residents and commuters in areas including Kaneshie, Weija, Adenta, and Odawna reported severe traffic congestion after drains overflowed during prolonged downpours earlier this week.
Emergency response teams were deployed to some flood-prone communities as rising water levels entered homes and shops.
Many residents blamed poor drainage systems, choked gutters, and uncontrolled waste disposal for worsening the situation.
“Every rainy season brings the same problem. Water cannot flow properly because the gutters are filled with plastic waste,” a trader at Kaneshie Market said.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned that more rains are expected in the coming weeks, increasing fears of possible flooding if preventive measures are not taken immediately.
City authorities say desilting exercises are ongoing in major drainage channels, but environmental analysts argue that long-term urban planning solutions are urgently needed.
Experts also warn that rapid urban expansion without proper drainage infrastructure continues to place pressure on the city’s flood management systems.
Some schools and businesses in low-lying areas have already begun preparing emergency response plans ahead of peak rainfall periods.
Environmental campaigners are meanwhile urging residents to avoid dumping refuse into drains, describing human activities as a major contributor to urban flooding.
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