Heavy rains cause havoc in Accra - [Watch Video]

Some portions of Accra experienced severe flooding following heavy rains on Wednesday, May 22, causing significant disruption across the city. 

The intense downpour, accompanied by strong winds, wreaked havoc in Teshie. 

📍 Spintex Road, between Papaye and Takyi Plaza.

Stay Safe #AccraFloods pic.twitter.com/FmuN8uuuql

— GTV Ghana (@GTV_Ghana) May 22, 2024

Two young men narrowly escaped death when the entire roof of a building under construction collapsed, trapping them just before midday.

Also, the rains led to significant traffic congestion on the Kaneshie to Mallam stretch of the Kasoa Highway, the Central Business District, and Odawna, among other areas. 

📍 Spanner Junction to Shangri-La Bus stop.

Stay Safe #AccraFloods pic.twitter.com/nLWrqLwdva

— GTV Ghana (@GTV_Ghana) May 22, 2024

 

The video that went viral on social media depicted flooded streets in parts of the airport and along the Shangrilla-Shiashie road, illustrating the extent of the flooding and its impact on the city. 

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