Torrential rainfall has left several communities across Nigeria, Ghana and much of West Africa submerged, with residents counting losses as floodwaters ravage homes, roads and businesses.
The BBC reports that at least 13 people have died in Ghana’s capital, Accra, after intense rain resulted in severe flooding.
The government has asked people to stay indoors or move to higher grounds.
According to the report, “flooding in Accra is exacerbated by a poor drainage system, including clogged gutters and the construction of illegal structures on waterways”.
Ghana’s President John Mahama said the 140 millimetres of rainfall is the highest experienced in the country in several years.
“That aspect of the problem is beyond our control because it is driven by changing climatic conditions,” Mahama said on X.
Videos shared online showed residents stranded on rooftops and perched on fences as floodwaters swept through neighbourhoods, while
