Several parts of the Greater Accra Region have been severely affected by flooding following hours of heavy rainfall that began on Sunday night and continued into Monday morning, leaving major roads submerged, homes flooded and commuters stranded.
These Communities in Greater Accra were the worst affected areas by heavy rains — starting from Mallam, Mallam Junction, Kaneshie, Achimota, Weija, Kasoa, Klagon, Tse Addo, Dzowulu, North Industrial Area, Santa Maria and other areas.
Key transport routes including the Accra–Kasoa highway, Winneba road, and sections around Achimota Overhead were rendered impassable, forcing motorists to abandon vehicles and seek alternative routes.
Residents in low-lying communities reported water entering homes, destroying property and forcing some families to relocate temporarily to safer locations. Commercial activities were also affected as shops and markets struggled to operate under the flooding conditions.
Here are areas badly hit by Accra floods after heavy rains
- Circle
- Kaneshie
- Abeka
- Lapaz
- Sections of the N1 Highway
- Apenkwa towards Tesano
- Dzorwulu
- Accra-Kasoa Stretch
- Weija
- Afienya
- Mallam
- Gbawe
- Achimota
- Apenkwa
- Tetteh-Quarshie Interchange
- Mallam
- Odorkor
- Accra-Nsawam stretch
- Awoshie
- Dome
- Spintex
- Atomic (Madina)
- Darkuman Junction
- Tse Addo
- Manet
- Burma Camp
- Lister Area
- Hajj Village
- Afienya
The situation led to severe traffic congestion across the capital, with public transport operators suspending services in affected areas.
Authorities and emergency services continue to monitor the situation as rainfall warnings persist, urging residents to avoid flood-prone areas and comply with safety directives.
The recurring floods have once again raised concerns about drainage systems and urban planning within Accra’s fast-growing communities.