Heavy rains that began late on Sunday, June 28, and continued into the morning of Monday, June 29, 2026, have caused widespread flooding across several parts of Accra, submerging major roads, disrupting traffic, and leaving many commuters stranded.
Floodwaters inundated low-lying communities and key roads, forcing vehicles to crawl through submerged sections while some motorists abandoned flooded routes altogether.
The prolonged downpour severely affected the Monday morning rush hour, with many residents struggling to get to work and school as waterlogged streets and heavy traffic brought movement to a near standstill.
Affected areas include sections of the N1 Highway, Apenkwa towards Tesano, the Accra–Kasoa highway, Weija, Mallam, Achimota, Spintex, Atomic Junction in Madina, Kaneshie, Darkuman Junction, parts of the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, and other surrounding communities.
Residents also reported flooding in homes and shops in some flood-prone areas, prompting occupants to move belongings to safer locations as water levels continued to rise.
Authorities have advised motorists to avoid driving through flooded roads and urged residents living in vulnerable communities to remain alert and relocate to higher ground where necessary.
Accra has long grappled with recurring floods during periods of heavy rainfall, with poor drainage infrastructure, indiscriminate disposal of waste into drains, and rapid urbanisation frequently identified as major contributing factors.
Emergency response agencies are expected to assess the extent of the damage as floodwaters recede and more information becomes available.
