Photos: Accra drowns after Wednesday night torrential rains

Many parts of the capital, Accra, have been completely submerged after hours of torrential rains on Wednesday left many residents homeless and roads impassable.

The rain began around 5:30pm and stopped at around 11:15pm but left in its wake a disaster of unimaginable proportions.

Many houses have been inundated by the water with residents climbing on roof tops in a desperate attempt to save their lives.