Heavy rainfall overnight has resulted in significant traffic delays throughout the national capital, Accra, on Monday, 29 June, causing major roads to be heavily congested and hindering commuter movement.
During an interview on Monday, Richard Amuyatey, the Director of the Inspectorate Division at the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), advised the public to refrain from any interaction with floodwaters as certain areas of the city continue to face increasing water levels.
“We are on the ground, and so we are responding to all. What they need is to stay indoors where they are to stay safe,” he stated.
He warned residents against traversing flooded zones and cautioned drivers and riders against operating vehicles or riding through inundated roads, emphasizing that such actions present significant dangers to life and safety.
Mr. Amuyatey additionally recommended that stranded commuters within the city find safer locations and postpone their travels until conditions improve.
He also encouraged residents who have not yet evacuated their homes to remain indoors until the situation normalizes.
Authorities are actively monitoring the affected regions as Accra deals with the disruptions caused by ongoing rainfall
In the meantime, residents in need of assistance from NADMO can reach out to the national emergency line at 112 or 0302964 884.
