Residents in several parts of the Greater Accra Region have been left stranded following severe flooding caused by hours of heavy rainfall in the early hours of Monday, June 29, 2026.
Areas badly affected include Mallam Junction, Achimota, Kwame Nkrumah Circle, the Afienya-Apollonia lorry park, and several other communities across the capital, where floodwaters submerged roads, homes, shops, vehicles and other properties, causing widespread destruction and disrupting movement.
The downpour, which began overnight and intensified into the morning, resulted in major flooding on principal roads and low-lying communities, leaving commuters trapped and forcing many businesses to suspend operations.
At Mallam Junction and Kwame Nkrumah Circle, traffic came to a standstill as portions of the roads became impassable.
Motorists abandoned stranded vehicles while pedestrians struggled to navigate through the fast-rising floodwaters.
In some communities, residents were seen attempting to salvage household items and valuables from submerged rooms and shops.
Several vehicles were partially or completely submerged, while floodwaters also entered homes and commercial establishments, destroying property and displacing occupants.
Some residents reportedly climbed to safer locations as water levels continued to rise.
Emergency response teams, including officials from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), have been deployed to affected communities to monitor the situation, assist stranded residents and coordinate rescue efforts.
Authorities say personnel from the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana National Fire Service and other security agencies are also on the ground to manage traffic, support evacuation efforts and respond to distress calls.
In response to the worsening situation, the Ministry for the Interior has issued a public safety advisory urging residents to remain indoors or stay at safe locations until conditions improve.
According to the Ministry, persons who are safely at home are advised to remain there, while those already at workplaces or other secure locations should avoid unnecessary movement until floodwaters recede.
The Ministry further cautioned motorists and pedestrians against attempting to walk or drive through flooded roads, bridges or waterways, warning that water levels could rise rapidly and pose serious risks to life and property.
“Residents in flood-prone communities are advised to move to higher ground where it is safe to do so and promptly report emergencies or persons in distress to the nearest security agency or emergency response service,” the statement noted.
Emergency services have also provided contact numbers for residents requiring urgent assistance. The Ghana Police Service can be reached on 18555 or 112, the Ghana National Fire Service on 192, while NADMO can be contacted through 112.
The Ministry assured the public that government agencies are closely monitoring the situation and working to ensure the safety of affected residents.
“The safety and well-being of the public remain Government’s highest priority,” the statement said, adding that every effort is being made to provide assistance to victims and minimise the impact of the flooding.
Meanwhile, residents in affected areas are being urged to remain calm, cooperate with emergency personnel and rely only on official sources for updates and safety information.
The latest floods have once again renewed concerns about poor drainage systems, blocked waterways and perennial flooding in parts of Accra during the rainy season.
By 1960news.com
