Ghana’s Ministry of the Interior has deployed emergency response teams to the flood-affected areas of Accra, the Ghanaian capital, following several hours of heavy rains that flooded many parts of the city on Monday.
According to the residents, the flooding affected parts of Tse Addo in Accra, with large sections of the community submerged and movement of motorists and pedestrians are hampered.
Some of the other affected areas include Zion area, Safari Homes and surrounding communities, where roads became impassable after hours of continuous rainfall.
Local media reports said that several houses and shops were submerged, forcing some occupants to evacuate, while vehicles were trapped in floodwaters.
The residents attributed the flooding to the overflow of Kpeshie Lagoon, blocked drains and ineffective drainage systems in parts of the capital city.
The reports added that many residents are stranded and have appealed to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to provide immediate rescue and relief for the affected citizens by the flooding.
floodwaters continued to rise, making it impossible for them to leave their homes or access major roads. Some commuters were also trapped, while motorists abandoned their vehicles in flooded areas.
Residents have appealed to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to provide immediate rescue and relief for those affected by the flooding.
Meanwhile, there is no official figures of the casualties from the flooding yet, but the Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Armed Forces, National Disaster Management Organisation, and other emergency services have been mobilised to monitor the situation, assist affected persons, manage traffic, and undertake rescue operations where required.
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