Heavy rainfall hits Accra, Ghana, causing severe flooding that kills at least three people and disrupts daily life across the city. Multiple reports say the flooding paralyzes parts of the capital, with residents and local media describing inundated areas following torrential rains. One outlet reports that the death toll stands at three, while another describes “at least three” fatalities, indicating authorities confirm multiple deaths but the figure may be provisional. Ghana’s President Mahama attributes the flooding to climate change and what he calls unchecked or rapid urbanisation, stating that changing climatic conditions drive the problem. Residents cited by one report also link worsening flooding to accelerated urban growth, suggesting increased pressure on drainage and infrastructure. While details of damage and specific locations affected are limited across the sources provided, all accounts agree on the key points: torrential rains trigger widespread flooding in Accra, at least three people die, and authorities and the president point to longer-term environmental and urban-development factors.