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The science behind Accra’s deadly floods
By GhanaSummary Newsroom1 min read
Climate change is increasing the risk of extreme rainfall across the Gulf of Guinea, while rapid urban growth and weaknesses in infrastructure are exposing more people to flooding.
To find answers, a team of climate scientists from several international research institutions studied the heavy rainfall that swept across parts of West Africa in June 2026.
Their research, Climate Change and Urban Pressure Intensify Flood Risk on the Gulf of Guinea Coast, covered Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, Benin and Nigeria.
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