A heavy downpour on October 7, 2025, starting around 2 p.m., submerged parts of Greater Accra, severely disrupting daily life and reigniting concerns over the capital’s inadequate drainage infrastructure.
Key areas like the Ridge Roundabout near Greater Accra Regional Hospital and Taifa Junction saw streets inundated, stranding motorists and pedestrians.
Videos captured vehicles struggling through floodwaters and commuters wading to safety, with heavy traffic clogging routes around Ridge, Taifa, and adjacent suburbs.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) issued an advisory, noting a moderate to heavy rain-bearing cloud moving southwest from the Eastern Region into Greater Accra, predicting varied rainfall intensity.
GMet urged residents to avoid outdoor activities, stay away from windows during thunderstorms, unplug appliances to prevent lightning damage, and seek substantial shelter if caught outside. Drivers were advised to reduce speed, use headlights, and avoid flooded roads.
The flooding, which overwhelmed Accra’s drainage systems, underscores a persistent challenge. A 2024 report estimated $675 million is needed for the Odaw River project to mitigate flooding, while President Mahama’s March 2025 anti-flood taskforce has yet to yield visible results.
NADMO’s April 2025 call for lifestyle changes to curb flooding has been echoed by residents demanding urgent infrastructure upgrades, citing risks to lives and livelihoods.
Similar incidents, like the September 2023 floods, highlight the capital’s vulnerability as the rainy season peaks. Commuters are pressing city authorities for sustainable solutions to this perennial crisis.
