Parts of Accra were left submerged in floodwaters after several hours of torrential rain on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

The rains, which started around 5pm in some locations, wreaked havoc and caused significant damage to properties in certain areas, leaving major roads blocked.

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

On the Mallam-Kasoa highway, videos sighted by GhanaWeb on October 2, 2025, show roads connecting parts of Accra and Kasoa, as well as, Cape Coast and Takoradi, completely flooded, causing heavy vehicular traffic and leaving commuters stranded.

The intensity of the floods also washed a wooden kiosk into the middle of the road, just a few meters away from the West Hills Mall.

Some parts of Dansoman were also affected by the flooding, with floodwaters covering the road surface and causing vehicular traffic.

Haatso, also situated close to Madina, had some of its streets flooded.

The downpour once again exposed the vulnerabilities of the capital’s drainage systems, as vehicles struggled to move through the waterlogged streets.

Urban planning experts have long criticised the lack of efficient and sustainable solutions to manage the impacts of climate change in Accra.

Despite policies aimed at building resilience, authorities in charge of the city’s infrastructure appear to be reactive rather than proactive in managing such situations.

Ahead of the 2025 rainy season, President Mahama set up a seven-member Anti-Flood Taskforce to address Accra’s perennial flooding challenges.

Watch as President Mahama's convoy navigates Accra floods

The Taskforce, chaired by Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations), Stanislav Xoese Dogbe, began its work on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, with a comprehensive assessment of flood-prone areas across the capital.

Watch the videos below:

@0243zaky

OH Ghana 😭😭😭

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@1abonten_fada LIVE UPDATES from Dansoman .. how is your area now ? #1abonten_fada #trendingnow #dansoman ♬ original sound - PaaNii💫

@fionafan1108 sorry about heavy rain#rain ♬ Raining Outside - Sound Library XL

@mannysam750

We need serious infrastructure repairs in Ghana. Just little rain this evening. See Haatso. Smh 🤦 Is your area flooded too ?

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@sikaofficial1z If you are coming from Kasoa to Accra Mall, please advise yourself and stay wherever you are. This is the current situation on that stretch. #fyp #sikaofficial1 ♬ original sound - SIKAOFFICIAL1

@official.hustlers5 Heavy flooding scenes from SCC Junction on the Mallam-Kasoa road. Drive with care and be safe. #ChannelOneNews #flood #heavyrain #tiktok ♬ original sound - Official Hustlers TV