On May 18, 2025, heavy rainfall in Accra resulted in four deaths and over 3,000 displaced. Flooding impacted multiple neighborhoods, stranding vehicles and obstructing roads. The Ghana Meteorological Agency is warning of further thunderstorms and rainfall, prompting officials to encourage relocation from flood-prone areas.
A significant weather event struck Accra, Ghana on May 18, 2025, as heavy rains led to devastating flooding. The deluge resulted in the tragic death of four individuals and displaced over 3,000 residents. Authorities have reported rainfalls measuring 132.20 mm (about 5.2 inches) in various parts of Greater Accra, hitting particularly hard in areas like Abokobi, where three fatalities occurred, and one in Adenta.
Flooding affected multiple neighborhoods throughout Accra, including Weija, Kaneshie, Adabraka, and Oyarifa, alongside parts of Tema. The excess water not only stranded vehicles but also obstructed vital roadways, significantly disrupting daily activities and traffic flow in the city.
According to the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet), the storm originated from a weather system that drifted westward from neighboring Benin and Togo. As the storm system progressed, it has been forecasted to bring continued clouds, thunderstorms, and additional rainfall across Ghana, particularly along coastal and middle regions.
In a follow-up advisory on May 21, GMet issued a weather alert warning of persistent thunderstorms and varying rainfall intensity expected in several areas. The coastal, middle, and transition zones are likely to bear the brunt of these conditions.
Mr. Adu Bonsu Gabriel, who serves as the Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) for the Ahafo region, emphasized the urgency for locals in flood-prone zones to seek safer shelter. His message highlighted the necessity of proactive measures to mitigate potential disaster impacts.
The severe flooding in Accra has tragically claimed four lives and displaced thousands. With the continuing threat of storms forecasted by GMet, local authorities, particularly NADMO, are urging residents to take precautionary steps seriously. As vulnerable areas face the risk of further floods, timely actions are crucial to safeguard lives and property.
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