The Monday morning commute in Accra was thrown into chaos after hours of heavy rainfall left several major roads flooded, causing severe traffic congestion, stranding commuters and disrupting business activities across the capital.
The rains, which began late on Sunday, June 28, and continued into the early hours of Monday, June 29, submerged several roads and low-lying communities, forcing motorists to navigate through floodwaters while others abandoned impassable routes altogether.
The flooding coincided with the peak morning rush hour, resulting in long queues of vehicles and leaving many workers, students and traders unable to reach their destinations on time.
Among the worst-hit areas were sections of the N1 Highway, Apenkwa towards Tesano, the Accra-Kasoa Highway, Weija, Mallam, Achimota, Spintex, Atomic Junction in Madina, Kaneshie, Darkuman Junction and parts of the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange.
Residents also reported flooding in several communities where homes and shops were inundated, compelling occupants to move furniture, goods and other valuables to higher ground to prevent further damage.
Motorists were urged to avoid driving through flooded roads, while residents living in flood-prone areas were advised to remain alert and relocate to safer locations where necessary.
The latest flooding has once again highlighted Accra’s perennial drainage challenges, with poor drainage infrastructure, indiscriminate disposal of waste and rapid urban development continuing to contribute to the city’s vulnerability during periods of heavy rainfall.
Emergency management authorities are expected to assess the extent of the damage as floodwaters recede, while residents await further weather updates and possible intervention in the affected communities.
