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Watch videos of how Sunday’s heavy downpour flooded major streets and homes in Accra

Accra and its surrounding municipalities were once again brought to a standstill on Sunday afternoon on May 18, 2025, as heavy rainfall led to widespread flooding, submerging homes and leaving commuters stranded.

The downpour, which began around 3:00 pm and lasted nearly three hours, affected neighbourhoods including Ofankor Barrier, Weija, Kaneshie, Labadi, Kanehsie, First Light, Dzorwulu, Adabraka, Adentan-Dodowa, and parts of Tema, with severe flooding reported in the Adjei-Kojo Kanewu area of Tema West Municipality.

Floodwaters also rendered major roads inaccessible, with the stretch between Awudome Roundabout and Awudome Cemetery, including the Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange, completely submerged.

Several vehicles broke down, forcing local youth to intervene and assist stranded drivers, helping prevent accidents near open drains and potholes hidden beneath the floodwaters.

The situation worsened during peak commute hours, compounding the inconvenience for travellers, with many stranded for hours.

Watch some of the videos below:

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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