Accra, Ghana’s capital experienced severe flooding after a heavy downpour on Monday morning, causing major traffic congestion and leaving workers, traders, students, and motorists stranded and soaked. Alajo, motorists were compelled to pull over along the roadside, seeking refuge from the relentless rain. Busy vehicles have lined up in the immovable trail of traffic, with others having to walk to get to their destinations, slowing the zeal to face the second week in May.
Fellow Ghanaians…🥹
A Resident in Tesano caught dumping 'borla' on a flooded street. Heavy rainfall on Monday leaves parts of Accra flooded, exposing poor waste management practices. #AccraFloods #CitiNewsroom pic.twitter.com/fxKr87sW64
— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) May 6, 2024
Sadly, but true, it has become the norm for Accra to be submerged in flood, even after the slightest drizzle of rain. As though not enough, many have taken advantage of the menace, to dump their garbage into the waters, to be carried away.
Some parts of Accra have experienced flooding due to heavy rains due to Monday’s heavy downpour.
Strong winds have also uprooted trees, blocking roads and disrupting traffic flow in some areas. Please prioritize your safety!
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— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) May 6, 2024
After about an hour of rain, a supposed resident was captured on camera, having his rubbish bin completely immersed in the flood, disposing of his garbage. This may not be the first or probably the last, since the drainage systems in most parts of Accra are choked with plastics, wrappers and cans, overflowing with rubbish and raising a potential cause of an outbreak.
By: Sarah Appiah
