Accra, Ghana’s capital, and the country's most important economic and political center, has come under the spotlight for the wrong reasons following hours-long rainfalls on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, 2025, in parts of the country.

The Sunday downpour especially, which lasted for nearly four hours, resulted in the submergence of several areas in the capital, causing significant damages to properties and leaving many homes flooded.

Notable among the damages are video footages showing severe flooding in estates around East Legon Hills, Pantang, Adenta, and surrounding areas — locations often regarded as prime residential zones with high-priced properties, leaving residents displaced from their homes.

Some netizens have expressed outrage, attributing the perennial flooding to poor city planning and the construction of buildings on waterways by real estate developers.

They argue that desilting choked gutters cannot provide a lasting solution to the flooding problem, calling on the government to take drastic measures, including preventing the construction of buildings in waterways and drainage channels.

On the other hand, some netizens have shared the view that the flooding of homes in prime areas, including estates like East Legon Hills and Pantang, is an indication that the high prices charged by estate agents — particularly those quoted in foreign currencies — are not justified.

Meanwhile, others have also lamented how the issue of perennial flooding recurs with every rainfall, yet little to no action appears to be taken, expressing skepticism that the situation will likely be repeated in the coming years.

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