On May 18, 2025, heavy rains in Accra, Ghana led to severe flooding, claiming four lives and displacing over 3,000. Flooding affected several areas, obstructing traffic and daily life. The Ghana Meteorological Agency has issued warnings for continued thunderstorms and rain. NADMO officials are urging residents in high-risk regions to seek safer locations immediately.
Severe flooding in Accra, Ghana, has claimed the lives of four individuals and displaced over 3,000 residents, following heavy rainfall on May 18, 2025. Regions within Greater Accra experienced intense downpours, with recorded precipitation reaching 132.20 mm (5.2 inches). The deaths were reported, with three occurring in Abokobi and one in Adenta, as rising waters forced thousands to abandon their homes.
The flooding negatively impacted numerous neighborhoods, including Weija, Kaneshie, Adabraka, Adentan-Dodowa, Oyarifa, and parts of Tema. This extreme weather left vehicles trapped and obstructed vital roadways, resulting in significant disruptions to everyday life and traffic flow within the city.
According to the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet), the storm system arrived from neighboring Benin and Togo. GMet indicated that the weather pattern would continue, potentially bringing additional clouds, thunderstorms, and rains to various parts of the country’s coast, mid-region, transition zone, and northern areas.
On May 21, GMet issued a cautionary weather bulletin predicting thunderstorms along with moderate to heavy rains across several regions. These warnings especially pertain to areas within the coastal, middle, and transition zones of Ghana.
Mr. Adu Bonsu Gabriel, the Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) for the Ahafo region, has urged communities located in flood-prone zones to relocate to safer environments. He reinforced the significance of proactive measures to avert further disasters, encouraging residents to heed weather advisories and act promptly in light of impending threats.
In summary, the recent flooding in Accra has resulted in tragic loss of life and significant displacement of residents. The situation underscores the importance of timely weather warnings and the need for residents in vulnerable areas to take precautionary measures. Authorities continue to emphasize the relevance of preparedness in the face of changing weather patterns, which pose risks to communities around Ghana.
Original Source: watchers.news
