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.
Flooding in Accra kills at least three and paralyzes parts of Ghana’s capital
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, wi...
- Torrential rains cause severe flooding in Accra, Ghana.
- At least three people die as floodwaters inundate parts of the capital.
- The flooding disrupts normal activity and paralyzes parts of Accra.
- Ghana’s President Mahama attributes the disaster to climate change and rapid/unchecked urbanisation.
- Residents also associate worsening flooding with rapid urbanisation.
Torrential rains in Accra, Ghana, have caused severe flooding, killing three people. President Mahama blames climate change and unchecked urbanisation for Read More: https://punchng.com/three-dead-as-floods-wreak-havoc-in-ghanas-capital/
1 month ago"That aspect of the problem is beyond our control because it is driven by changing climatic conditions," he said on X. The post Floods paralyse Ghana capital, kill three appeared first on Vanguard News.
1 month agoTorrential rains have caused severe flooding in Accra, Ghana, killing three people and paralyzing the capital. President blames climate change and urbanisa Read More: https://punchng.com/floods-paralyse-ghana-capital-kill-three/
1 month agoAccra residents say inundations in the capital have become worse in recent years due to rapid urbanisation.
1 month agoTorrential rains sparked flooding across Accra on Monday, killing at least three people, authorities and local media reported, with the president blaming climate change and unchecked urbanisation. The post Three killed as floods paralyse Ghana capital appeared first on Vanguard News.
1 month ago
Community market marks 50 years and raises $20 million for charity
A community-run Australian market marks its 50-year milestone, with celebrations focused on its long-term role in the lo...
Blantyre Water Board suspends CEO Yeremia Chihana over misconduct allegations
The Blantyre Water Board (BWB) suspends its Chief Executive Officer, Yeremia Chihana, effective immediately, pending an...
Two police officers named after A66 collision near Middlesbrough
Two police officers, PCs Matthew Blades, 37, and Tom Clough, 38, are killed in a road crash on the A66 near Middlesbroug...