Hours of heavy rainfall that began around 10:00 p.m. on Sunday and continued into Monday morning triggered widespread flooding across parts of Accra and the Greater Accra Region, leaving major roads impassable, inundating homes, trapping residents, and disrupting economic and social activities.
Among the hardest-hit routes was the Kasoa–SCC–Mallam highway, where floodwaters submerged sections of the road, forcing motorists to abandon their vehicles while others were stranded for hours in long traffic queues.
Several feeder roads linking surrounding communities also became inaccessible as rising water levels cut off movement.
Homes submerged, residents displaced
Other flood-prone areas across the capital experienced similar scenes, with overflowing drains and waterways spilling onto roads and into residential communities. In several neighbourhoods, floodwaters entered homes, destroying household belongings and forcing some residents to seek refuge on higher ground.
NADMO launches rescue operations
Emergency responders from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) were deployed to affected communities to rescue trapped residents and assist those displaced by the floods.
Rescue teams used boats and other emergency equipment to evacuate vulnerable persons, including children, the elderly and persons with disabilities, from submerged homes.
NADMO officials also said assessment teams had been dispatched to evaluate the extent of damage and coordinate relief efforts for affected households.
Morning commute paralysed, transport disrupted
The prolonged downpour significantly disrupted the Monday morning commute, with many commuters unable to reach their workplaces due to flooded roads and severe traffic congestion.
Public transport services were also affected as some commercial drivers suspended operations on heavily inundated routes.
Interior Minister directs remote work arrangements
In response to the deteriorating conditions, Interior Minister Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka directed employers to allow workers to stay home where possible, urging institutions to prioritise staff safety.
The Minister advised that employees should work remotely where arrangements permit and cautioned employers against compelling staff to travel through flooded areas to report for duty.
He also appealed to the public to avoid driving or walking through floodwaters.
Authorities warn residents amid continued rainfall
Authorities have urged residents living in low-lying and flood-prone communities to remain vigilant, monitor official weather updates, and cooperate with emergency responders as rainfall is expected to continue in some areas.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) also reminded the public to provide accurate location details and working contact numbers when reporting flood emergencies.
Power shutdowns at Mallam and Achimota substations
The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have temporarily shut down power supply from the Mallam and Achimota primary substations after heavy rains caused severe flooding at critical electricity infrastructure in parts of the Greater Accra Region.
The companies said the precautionary shutdown was necessary to protect lives, safeguard equipment, and prevent damage to the electricity network.
Flooding spreads beyond Ghana’s capital
Beyond Accra, heavy rainfall also caused flooding in parts of Lomé, Togo, affecting communities including Kodjoviakopé, Nyekonakpoé, Djagblé and Adétikopé.
In Ghana, major transport corridors were also affected, with sections of the Winneba–Cape Coast road cut off and commuters stranded for hours. Similar disruptions were recorded on the Accra–Kumasi highway.
Military deployed under Operation Boafo
The Ghana Armed Forces have deployed personnel to several flood-prone areas in Accra as part of ongoing support efforts for affected communities. The intervention, codenamed Operation Boafo, is being led by the 48 Engineer Regiment under Lieutenant Colonel Frank Osei Amponsah.
Troops have been stationed at strategic locations including Klagon, Tse Addo and Dzowulu to assist with rescue and relief operations.
Ongoing assessment and response
Authorities say coordinated emergency efforts will continue as agencies work to restore normalcy, assess damage, and support affected residents across the capital and other impacted areas.
