Accra, Ghana's capital, and the country's most important economic and political center, has come under the spotlight for the wrong reasons following hours-long rainfalls on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, 2025, in parts of the country.
The Sunday downpour especially, which lasted for nearly four hours, resulted in the submergence of several areas in the capital, causing significant damages to properties and leaving many homes flooded.
Notable among the damages are video footages showing severe flooding in estates around East Legon Hills, Pantang, Adenta, and surrounding areas - locations often regarded as prime residential zones with high-priced properties, leaving residents displaced from their homes.
Some netizens have expressed outrage, attributing the perennial flooding to poor city planning and the construction of buildings on waterways by real estate developers.
