Heavy rains cause flooding and damage in Accra, Ghana

Heavy rains cause flooding and damage in Accra, Ghana

A heavy downpour on Tuesday evening wreaked havoc in parts of Accra, leading to severe flooding and infrastructure damage in areas such as Madina, Legon, Okponglo, and East Legon. The intense rainfall submerged roads, disrupted traffic, and caused billboards to collapse. At the A&C Mall in East Legon, a carport reportedly caved in due to the strong winds and heavy rain, adding to the destruction. Residents and commuters were left stranded as flo…

‘Island’ village trapped by floods again

By Celani Sikhakhane Heavy rains turned Vezobuhle into an island again, cutting off roads and leaving people stuck with no way to leave. MEC Siboniso Duma promised a new route as residents fear losing jobs and kids miss school. The people of Vezobuhle in Newcastle were left stranded this week after heavy rains turned their village into an island.  Floodwaters blocked all roads in and out, leaving residents and schoolchildren stuck with no way …