Update: Parts of Accra flooded after severe rain

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ASEM BE BA DABI 10 years ago

But the mayor told us only a week ago that there will no be flood in Accra again.

But the mayor told us only a week ago that there will no be flood in Accra again.
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OLD SOLDIER 10 years ago

When Kwaku Baako informed us about the atrocities of Kwesi Pratt during PNDC Regime, some of us did not believe until the truth was confirmed during the NRC. Kwesi Pratt is the most dangerous Journalist Ghana had ever have, h ...
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When Kwaku Baako informed us about the atrocities of Kwesi Pratt during PNDC Regime, some of us did not believe until the truth was confirmed during the NRC. Kwesi Pratt is the most dangerous Journalist Ghana had ever have, he had the gut to recommend his fellow journalists to be executed by PNDC. Pratt even recommended Baako to be killed by the regime, thank God Baako was instead touchered violently and severely but his life was spared. This is what Kwesi Pratt can do. Now Pratt is a secret agent to NDC and US Embassy in Ghana. May God forgive Pratt and spare him the untold evils that will come upon him and his generations. The souls of those journalist killed through Pratt's recommendations to PNDC will never forgive Pratt. Now Pratt has the guts to take Diplomatic Passport and smuggled his weak-headed children to work at the Ministries under Mills NDC, may God forgive Pratt and his dependance and spare them of the evils ahead of them...
insight to the bone 10 years ago

the evil ashanti akyem akan tribalist biggoted racist losers, they say Northerners rulling us ashantis and the akyems it pains paa, pepeni our president/God it pains paaa, the ayigbe peoples fault voting for NDC, we shall ins ...
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the evil ashanti akyem akan tribalist biggoted racist losers, they say Northerners rulling us ashantis and the akyems it pains paa, pepeni our president/God it pains paaa, the ayigbe peoples fault voting for NDC, we shall insult and insult the trokosi ayigbe people, but they are intelligent than we the ashanti akyem people it hurts it pains paaa.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 10 years ago

Politicians in Ghana always sing to the tune of the master. That is what Van was doing. So long as our gutters are clogged and we continue to irresponsibly throw trash in gutters, let us be always ready for the flood and igno ...
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Politicians in Ghana always sing to the tune of the master. That is what Van was doing. So long as our gutters are clogged and we continue to irresponsibly throw trash in gutters, let us be always ready for the flood and ignore what the mayor say.
SENSE PREFECT 10 years ago

HOW MUCH RAIN FELL AND WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN THE DAMAGE? AS WE BUILD AND COVER THE GROUND WITH CONCRETE, WATER WILL NOT SOAK INTO THE GROUND. AS WE DO NOT RAISE THE FLOOR OR FOUNDATION, FLOOD WATERS CAN TROUBLE US. THE CEMENT ...
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HOW MUCH RAIN FELL AND WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN THE DAMAGE? AS WE BUILD AND COVER THE GROUND WITH CONCRETE, WATER WILL NOT SOAK INTO THE GROUND. AS WE DO NOT RAISE THE FLOOR OR FOUNDATION, FLOOD WATERS CAN TROUBLE US. THE CEMENT SHOP OWNER SAYS HE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS. HE KEEPS LOSING CEMENT etc. NOW, IT IS 2,000 BAGS. WILL HE LOSE ANOTHER 2,000 NEXT YEAR? CAN HE NOT USE SOME OF THE CEMENT (AND SAND) TO RAISE THE FLOOR ABOVE THE FLOOD LEVEL? HE IS WAITING FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO DO IT FOR HIM? POLITICS GONE CRAZY!!!
Dr. Kologah 10 years ago

oko julor was boasting all around that he has improved upon the drainage system in accra but here we are,flooding is even worse.all what u know is to take bribe from american companies.julor kpanaku

oko julor was boasting all around that he has improved upon the drainage system in accra but here we are,flooding is even worse.all what u know is to take bribe from american companies.julor kpanaku
Ja 10 years ago

Why is the mayor God? Do you want him to personally clean all the drains?
Why don't we take responsibilities of our own communities and stop this partisan crap.
The main flooding areas didn't flood ie circle.
If we conti ...
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Why is the mayor God? Do you want him to personally clean all the drains?
Why don't we take responsibilities of our own communities and stop this partisan crap.
The main flooding areas didn't flood ie circle.
If we continue to throw rubbish into gutters and build in flood prone areas then this will happen.
Does it not flood in the US?
Glo 10 years ago

Well said! We Ghanaians are a funny bunch. We do not take pride in our surroundings. It seems like everyone thinks that littering is other people's problems and not theirs.

Well said! We Ghanaians are a funny bunch. We do not take pride in our surroundings. It seems like everyone thinks that littering is other people's problems and not theirs.
ASEM 10 years ago

Mr Accra is not doing anything positive to help the people of the city and I agree with Kologah.

Mr Accra is not doing anything positive to help the people of the city and I agree with Kologah.
Abiisitiba 10 years ago

Where is Van who promised 'no floods in Accra this year'

Where is Van who promised 'no floods in Accra this year'
DAN 10 years ago

an american company was suppose to be working on drains but seems the Accra mayor was asking for something(bribes) to continue their contract

an american company was suppose to be working on drains but seems the Accra mayor was asking for something(bribes) to continue their contract
Yaa Gmeminov 10 years ago

There are too many people from other regions living in a small place call Accra.The Government must encourage settlements to other regions close to Accra.

There are too many people from other regions living in a small place call Accra.The Government must encourage settlements to other regions close to Accra.
Kofi 10 years ago

If every government business is done in Accra, why won't everyone live there? If one has to go to Accra for everything, that will be the result.

If every government business is done in Accra, why won't everyone live there? If one has to go to Accra for everything, that will be the result.
anna 10 years ago

its a big shame to our leaders!!!!

its a big shame to our leaders!!!!
COW LANE EXCHANGE 10 years ago

Don't worry, be happy! After Mahama and 4 other non-corrupt West African leaders build a 6-lane highway from Lagos, all flooding in Accra will stop!

Don't worry, be happy! After Mahama and 4 other non-corrupt West African leaders build a 6-lane highway from Lagos, all flooding in Accra will stop!
Glo 10 years ago

Funny!

Funny!
Pastor Francis Asante-Boadu 10 years ago

Ghana, watch and pray:

Ghana, watch and pray:
ONYAME NIPA (Man Of God) USA 10 years ago

THANK U

THANK U
ONYAME NIPA (Man Of God) USA 10 years ago

AGAIN THANK YOU

AGAIN THANK YOU
Kofi 10 years ago

I thought we were told there wouldn't be floods in Accra this year because AMA had taken care of the drains?

I thought we were told there wouldn't be floods in Accra this year because AMA had taken care of the drains?
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

It had been raining for days and days, and a local river crested, flooding many houses. The waters rose so high that one man was forced to climb onto the roof of his house. As the waters rose higher and higher, a man in a row ...
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It had been raining for days and days, and a local river crested, flooding many houses. The waters rose so high that one man was forced to climb onto the roof of his house. As the waters rose higher and higher, a man in a rowboat appeared, and told him to get in. "No," replied the man on the roof. "I have faith in the Lord; the Lord will save me." So the man in the rowboat went away. The man on the roof prayed for God to save him. The waters rose higher and higher, and suddenly a speedboat appeared. "Climb in!" shouted a man in the boat. "No," replied the man on the roof. "I have faith in the Lord; the Lord will save me." So the man in the speedboat went away. The man on the roof prayed for God to save him. The waters continued to rise. A helicopter appeared and over the loudspeaker, the pilot announced he would lower a rope to the man on the roof. "No," replied the man on the roof. "I have faith in the Lord; the Lord will save me." So the helicopter went away. The man on the roof prayed for God to save him. The waters rose higher and higher, and eventually they rose so high that the man on the roof was washed away, and alas, the poor man drowned. Upon arriving in heaven, the man marched straight over to God. "Heavenly Father," he said, "I had faith in you, I prayed to you to save me, and yet you did nothing. Why?" God gave him a puzzled look, and replied "I sent you two boats and a helicopter, what more did you expect?"
Tokyo !! 10 years ago

But they just told us a few days ago. That everything is ok. And we were well equipped to deal with floods. How they lie everyday. It's a pity !!

But they just told us a few days ago. That everything is ok. And we were well equipped to deal with floods. How they lie everyday. It's a pity !!
Kwesi Mends, Takoradi 10 years ago

You criticize the Accra Mayor when he tells you to not to throw item is the gutter. You criticize Accra Mayor when he tells you to move from drainage areas.

You criticize the Accra Mayor when he tells you to not to throw item is the gutter. You criticize Accra Mayor when he tells you to move from drainage areas.
Alpha 10 years ago

Incompetent Leadership in Accra, local government Central Government, This is shameful. Every year, same old story. What a shame!!

Incompetent Leadership in Accra, local government Central Government, This is shameful. Every year, same old story. What a shame!!
GHANABA1 10 years ago

Abokyi walahi,thank you.you can read from these mahama Sheege kids whenever they reply my comment.Mahama is a womanizer and a killer.He conspired with asieduwaa nketiah to finish Tortile Atta.Ghana has become Sodom and Gomorr ...
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Abokyi walahi,thank you.you can read from these mahama Sheege kids whenever they reply my comment.Mahama is a womanizer and a killer.He conspired with asieduwaa nketiah to finish Tortile Atta.Ghana has become Sodom and Gomorrah.there is fire,killings,drought,flood,famine,hardship,Fraud,prostitution and all sort of bad habits compared to the days of Moses.(No difference)This country of ours is cursed by the NDC.They use all means of evil means to deceive us.The evidence is very clear.We should not blame NPP for all these signs.What is Written is Written!One very good example is : Accra Mayor Vanderpuije announced some few weeks ago that Accra is not going to experience any floods again or? What has just happened in Accra? They will continue to fool Ghanaians if we do not wake now!!!!!! NDC is not meant to save Ghana but meant to save their mp's and family members.God is Alive and Watching
Say the TRUTH 10 years ago

Kofi Portuphy has told JOY News they currently lack resources to even buy tents for some people who have already been affected by the rains.

The NADMO boss is however hoping government will come to their aid with relief it ...
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Kofi Portuphy has told JOY News they currently lack resources to even buy tents for some people who have already been affected by the rains.

The NADMO boss is however hoping government will come to their aid with relief items.

WHERE DID ALL THE FUNDS, ITEMS THAT WERE IN STOCK BEFORE ELECTIONS GONE????

hahahahahahhahahhah YOU THINK YOU WERE SMART - TO USE THME TO BUY VOTES & WIN AT ALL COST!!!!!

YOUR SINS WILL FIND YOU ALL OUT!!!!!!!
MARCUS AMPADU 10 years ago

EFFECTS of CLIMATE CHANGE
YET WE DABBLE IN PINK SHEETS
AND WHAT HAVE YOU
IS ANY BODY PRESENT IN THIS COUNTRY
IF OURS WHO IS ABLE TO MAKE INFORMED AND RESPONSIBLE DECISION WITH REGARD TO ACTIONS THAT MAY AFFECT CLIMATE.

EFFECTS of CLIMATE CHANGE
YET WE DABBLE IN PINK SHEETS
AND WHAT HAVE YOU
IS ANY BODY PRESENT IN THIS COUNTRY
IF OURS WHO IS ABLE TO MAKE INFORMED AND RESPONSIBLE DECISION WITH REGARD TO ACTIONS THAT MAY AFFECT CLIMATE.
Sankofa 10 years ago

Here we go again, the perennial cycle of rain, flooding and cholera outbreak.

Our problems persist because no one cares to find lasting solutions. Our politicians fiddle while the country goes down the drain.

With apolo ...
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Here we go again, the perennial cycle of rain, flooding and cholera outbreak.

Our problems persist because no one cares to find lasting solutions. Our politicians fiddle while the country goes down the drain.

With apologies to Ayi Kwei Armah, 'Why are we so blest?'
Marcus Ampadu 10 years ago

Mahama Is a weak President No foresight .
No big ideas
What can the people of Accra do for themselves ?

Mahama Is a weak President No foresight .
No big ideas
What can the people of Accra do for themselves ?
Sankofa 10 years ago

The problem is bigger than just our President.

It is his responsibility to provide leadership. Others further down the hierarchy manage. And further down people must act.

The people of Accra can and must keep their envi ...
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The problem is bigger than just our President.

It is his responsibility to provide leadership. Others further down the hierarchy manage. And further down people must act.

The people of Accra can and must keep their environment clean. We should not expect President Mahama, or Okoe Vanderpuye to clear the city of the litter we drop everywhere.
Toronto T 10 years ago

Well this is typical . Continent of impossibilities. 70% of the people in this country are short sighted and have low self worth . How on earth will this happen in London or USA. Very disturbing . This issue happens very yea ...
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Well this is typical . Continent of impossibilities. 70% of the people in this country are short sighted and have low self worth . How on earth will this happen in London or USA. Very disturbing . This issue happens very year. The govnment of Naderlands has even giving up on donating money for solving the yearly problem and so am I . Adios see yaaa!,
Terribly Annoying 10 years ago

Why are our leaders always telling us problems we are aware of instead of finding solutions to them? They are paid and resourced to solve problems so they should stop disturbing our ears.

Why are our leaders always telling us problems we are aware of instead of finding solutions to them? They are paid and resourced to solve problems so they should stop disturbing our ears.
Thinking Man 10 years ago

Ghana need to put in place Land use policy. With those displaced, one need to ask whether the lands they occupy were demarcated for housing or agriculture. If not for housing and they bought those lands then they should not b ...
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Ghana need to put in place Land use policy. With those displaced, one need to ask whether the lands they occupy were demarcated for housing or agriculture. If not for housing and they bought those lands then they should not be considered for anything.
Dr. med.William Acquah,Germany 10 years ago

What did our hopeless leaders tell us about this year`s floods?Why should these people always lie?Our country is filled with visionless leaders!What a shame!

What did our hopeless leaders tell us about this year`s floods?Why should these people always lie?Our country is filled with visionless leaders!What a shame!
Shamu 10 years ago

Excuse me. Lets go direct to the point. This is devine punishment. Those of us who took the country for grantted are the ones causing all the trouble. I could remember in 2004 when there was flood in the northern part of Ghan ...
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Excuse me. Lets go direct to the point. This is devine punishment. Those of us who took the country for grantted are the ones causing all the trouble. I could remember in 2004 when there was flood in the northern part of Ghana, the officials cried for help from from all over the world. Fortunately or unfortunately to say it, when this help come for the poor people of flood victims, to my surprise, all the food brought to Ghana went to the politicians of the day. Leaving the poor continue to suffer. Oh my god. What type of human bieng do we have in Ghana at all? So, I believe, sinse all Ghanaians are invole in stealing from Ghana government, we shall all pay price for our wickedness.
Kofi 10 years ago

The NADMO boss says they are prepared to mitigate impact of the anticipated disaster. Yet he says they may not have relief items for the victims. What does he mean by being prepared? Is he talking about life boats for rescue ...
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The NADMO boss says they are prepared to mitigate impact of the anticipated disaster. Yet he says they may not have relief items for the victims. What does he mean by being prepared? Is he talking about life boats for rescue or what?

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