Some parts of the country's capital, Accra, were flooded following a four-hour heavy rainfall on Sunday, May 18.The downpour disrupted traffic and daily activities. Weija, Kaneshie, Adabraka, Tema, and Adentan-Dodowa are a few of the areas that have been affected.

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Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has noted that although it has received calls from affected residents, there have been no reports of fatalities.“So far, we have received many distress calls—residents in Adenta, Tema, and around Kaneshie calling for help—so that is why we have dispatched teams. But no casualty as I am talking to you now,” Mr Jafaro said.Over the years, the country has been battling severe flooding whenever there are heavy rains, particularly in Accra.According to NADMO, the canker results from poor hygiene practices and poor drainage infrastructure.“Most of the problems we have observed are that there is a lack of drainage in some communities, some of the areas are filled with filth…In some of the areas, we also have engineering defects,” he explained.

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Gov't's move to end perennial flooding

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President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to tackling Ghana’s persistent flooding challenges by ordering the demolition of illegally constructed buildings blocking waterways.

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Speaking at the 2025 National Eid-ul-Fitr celebration at Black Star Square, he blamed the increasing flood disasters on poor urban planning and unauthorized developments in wetlands, waterways, and Ramsar sites.

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The President made it clear that his administration would take drastic action against encroachers, stressing that all structures obstructing natural drainage systems would be removed to prevent further destruction.

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