Heavy rainfall and severe flooding across Ghana, particularly in the cities of Accra and Tema, have left at least 12 people dead and caused extensive damage to homes, roads, factories, and commercial facilities.
According to reports, severe flooding destroyed parts of several factories, damaged commercial goods, and disrupted economic activities in the affected areas. Emergency responders are continuing rescue operations for residents trapped by floodwaters, while Ghanaian authorities have warned that further heavy rainfall is expected.
Experts say that unplanned urban development, construction in flood-prone areas, inadequate drainage systems, and poor wastewater management have significantly worsened the impact of flooding in Ghana. The disaster has renewed calls for improved urban planning and the relocation of some industrial activities to safer areas.
Source: Reuters and The Associated Press (AP).
