The GMet weather warning remains in effect after heavy overnight rainfall left several parts of Accra and the Greater Accra Region flooded on Monday, June 29, with authorities urging motorists and residents to stay alert as more rain is expected to spread across southern Ghana. The latest advisory warns of flash floods, poor visibility and strong winds, making conditions dangerous for commuters and people living in low-lying communities.
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GMet warns more rain is on the way
According to the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet), rainstorm activity is currently affecting the eastern parts of southern Ghana and is expected to continue over the next two hours before gradually shifting westwards later in the day.
The agency warned that thunderstorms could be accompanied by slight to moderate gusty winds, while visibility may drop to between 300 metres and 2,000 metres during heavy rainfall.
GMet also cautioned that localised flash flooding remains likely, particularly in low-lying and poorly drained communities.
Motorists have been advised to reduce speed, switch on their headlights where necessary and avoid attempting to drive through flooded roads. Pedestrians have also been urged not to walk through floodwaters because of hidden dangers, including open drains and fast-moving water.
Residents have further been asked to watch out for fallen trees, loose electrical cables, damaged utility poles and other storm-related hazards.
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Floodwaters disrupt traffic across Accra
The prolonged rainfall, which began late on Sunday night and continued into Monday morning, submerged several major roads and caused severe traffic congestion during the morning rush hour.
Flooding has been reported along sections of the N1 Highway, Apenkwa towards Tesano, the Accra–Kasoa Highway, Weija, Mallam, Achimota, Spintex, Atomic Junction, Madina, Tema, Kaneshie, Darkuman Junction and parts of the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange.
Several homes and shops in flood-prone communities were also inundated, forcing residents to move belongings to safer locations as water levels rose.
Among the worst affected areas is Afienya, where rescue teams from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and the Ghana National Fire Service have been deployed after hundreds of residents were reportedly trapped by floodwaters.
Speaking to JoyNews, the immediate past Assembly Member for the Afienya Electoral Area, Habib Awudu Mohammed, described the flooding as one of the worst the community has experienced in years.
He said residents in Afienya, TOR Estate, Jerusalem, Sanford Clinic and neighbouring communities were unable to leave their homes as rescue operations got underway.
According to him, Afienya has not experienced flooding on this scale for about 16 years.
Why today’s warning matters
The latest weather advisory suggests that flooding risks may persist beyond the morning hours as rainfall spreads to other parts of southern Ghana.
The situation again highlights Accra’s long-standing vulnerability during the rainy season, with inadequate drainage, rapid urbanisation and indiscriminate waste disposal continuing to worsen flooding whenever prolonged rainfall occurs.
Emergency officials are expected to continue monitoring affected communities throughout the day, while residents are being urged to follow official safety advice and avoid unnecessary travel until conditions improve.
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