Parts of Accra flooded after heavy Monday morning rainfall
WEBMay 6, 2024 · Following a torrential downpour on Monday morning, Accra, Ghana’s capital, experienced yet another bout of flooding. The deluge led to severe congestion on roads, leaving numerous corporate workers, traders, students, and motorists stranded and soaked.
2022 Accra floods - Wikipedia
WEBMost part of Accra flooded during rainy season, causing environmental crisis in Ghana. On Sunday June 5, 2022, some parts of Accra was flooded during a downpour. [1] The rain, which lasted for about four hours, left its mark on areas like Kaneshie, the worst hit …
Ghana floods: ‘My entire farm is under the water and so is my ... - BBC
WEBOct 18, 2023 · Toilet facilities, cemeteries and refuse dumps have all been flooded, raising serious concerns about the outbreak of disease. Essential services like water and electricity are no longer reaching...
'Everything is destroyed': Extreme flooding in Ghana tests climate ...
WEBJun 22, 2022 · Accra has been hit with a series of flooding in May and June this year, leaving many experts worried about the city’s capacity for climate resilience if trends continue. Alajo is completely flooded, leaving roads shredded and …
A root cause of flooding in Accra: developers clogging up the …
WEBJun 3, 2022 · The holding capacity of wetlands helps control floods and prevents water logging of crops. Mangroves also reduce the impact of storm surges, and protect the coast from erosion.
Accra floods: Homes, businesses, and cars submerged in water
WEBSep 23, 2023 · A large swamp of water flooded various parts of Accra as a result of a heavy downpour that occurred between 14:00 and 15:00 hours on Friday, September 22. Accra Floods. This intense rainfall led to the submergence of major roads, numerous houses, and vehicles in the affected areas. Recommended articles.
Causes, impacts and coping strategies of floods in Ghana: a …
WEBApr 1, 2020 · Generally, in Ghana, flood occurs as a result of natural and anthropogenic factors. However, the most recurring causes are anthropogenic activities such as poor urban planning and development and inadequate drainage facility [22, 62, 66].
Massive flooding in Accra following Wednesday morning …
WEBJul 3, 2024 · Most parts of Accra have been flooded following Wednesday morning’s downpour. The rainfall, which started around 3 am in some areas of the city, has caused significant disruption, especially for road users and businesses.
Ghana: Disruptions ongoing due to flooding in parts of Accra as …
WEBHeavy rainfall has triggered flooding in parts of Accra May 24. The downpours began early May 24 and have led to disruptions to transport in the capital and caused many people to evacuate their homes.
OCHA Situation Report on floods in Ghana No.1 | OCHA
WEBFlooding in Upper East, Upper West and Northern regions has killed 20 people and affected 260,000 according to the Government. Victims are spread as follows: Upper east 30,000 affected and 20 deaths; Northern region 227,817 affected and eight deaths; and Upper west 250 affected and four deaths.