Fresh flooding has once again exposed Accra’s worsening drainage and urban planning challenges after heavy rains on Friday submerged homes, stranded motorists and disrupted movement across several parts of the capital.
Communities including Alajo, Mallam, Dansoman, Baah Yard and SCC were among the hardest hit as floodwaters invaded homes and turned roads into streams.
A visit to affected areas showed frustrated residents wading through waterlogged streets while others remained stranded outside their flooded homes waiting for water levels to recede.
In Alajo, several households were reportedly displaced after floodwaters submerged rooms and destroyed personal belongings, including furniture, electrical appliances and household items.
Motorists also faced severe difficulties navigating flooded roads, leading to heavy traffic congestion on major routes as commuters struggled to return home after the downpour.
Residents described the flooding as a recurring nightmare that continues to threaten lives and property every rainy season.
Many accused city authorities of failing to permanently address longstanding drainage problems despite years of complaints and repeated flood disasters in the capital.
According to residents, choked gutters, poor drainage systems and badly constructed channels continue to worsen flooding whenever heavy rains occur.
Some residents expressed anger that little action had been taken despite repeated appeals to authorities to dredge drains and improve flood-control infrastructure in vulnerable communities.
The latest flooding incident has renewed concerns about Accra’s preparedness for the peak rainy season and intensified calls for urgent intervention to prevent future disasters.
Residents are now urging government and city authorities to move beyond temporary measures and implement long-term flood management solutions to protect lives, homes and businesses across the capital.
