Hundreds of commuters were left stranded at Airport Roundabout in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, following a heavy downpour that led to severe flooding in the area.
The approximately 30-minute rainfall overwhelmed local rivers, causing them to overflow.
OTEC News Reporter Jacob Agyenim Boateng, reporting live from the scene, described the situation: "Hundreds of cars and commuters, unable to cross the swollen Pelele River, are parked along the road, waiting for the waters to recede." The flooding created gridlock on major routes leading to the Airport Roundabout, forcing drivers from Sofoline, Kenyasi, Tech, and Asawase to find alternative routes.
Residents interviewed by OTEC News attributed the persistent flooding to inadequate drainage systems and poor waste management.