BREAKING: Accra Under Water After Overnight Downpour Leaves Roads Flooded and Commuters Stranded
By Omega TV UK News Desk
Accra, Ghana | Monday, 29 June 2026
Parts of Accra have been left under water after hours of heavy overnight rainfall triggered widespread flooding across the capital on Monday morning, bringing traffic to a standstill, trapping residents in some communities and disrupting the start of the working week.
The downpour, which began late Sunday night and continued into Monday morning, has affected major roads, homes, shops and transport routes across the Greater Accra Region. Among the worst-hit areas reported are sections of the N1 Highway, Weija, Mallam, Apenkwa, Tesano, Achimota, Spintex, Atomic/Madina, Kaneshie, Darkuman Junction,
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the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, the Accra–Kasoa stretch and parts of the Central Business DistrictCommuters travelling from Kasoa towards Accra faced severe delays as floodwaters submerged portions of key roads. Long queues formed at bus stops and transport terminals as commercial drivers struggled to operate on flooded routes, with many passengers left stranded.
In several flood-prone communities, residents and shop owners were forced to move belongings to safer places as rising water entered homes, shops and roadside businesses. Pedestrians were also seen wading through water in some areas while motorists attempted to navigate heavily waterlogged roads.
The National Disaster Management Organisation has issued a flood alert for Accra, Tema and Kasoa, urging the public to avoid flood-prone and low-lying areas. Motorists and pedestrians have been warned not to drive or walk through floodwaters, as the depth and current may be dangerous.
The Interior Ministry has also advised residents to stay indoors where possible and avoid unnecessary movement until conditions improve.
Emergency services are understood to be monitoring affected areas as rescue efforts continue in flood-hit communities.
Today’s flooding once again raises serious questions about Accra’s drainage infrastructure, urban planning, building on waterways and the capital’s long-running vulnerability to seasonal rains. For many residents, this is not an isolated incident but part of a recurring crisis that returns almost every rainy season.
Authorities are urging anyone in immediate danger to call the national emergency number 112. The Ghana Police Service can also be contacted on 18555, and the Ghana National Fire Service on 192.
Omega TV UK will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as more verified information becomes available.
Safety advice:
Residents should avoid walking or driving through floodwater, move to higher ground where necessary, switch off electrical appliances in flooded homes, keep children away from drains and open gutters, and contact emergency services if trapped or in danger.
