Watch as guests wade through flood waters after hotel submerged

Residents and guests at the Longji International Hotel at Efuanta in Tarkwa were forced to wade through floodwaters after a heavy downpour submerged sections of the hotel and its surrounding areas.

Foreign nationals and local residents struggling through knee-deep water as torrential rains inundated parts of the facility, disrupting normal activities and raising concerns about drainage challenges in the area.

According to a report by citinewsroom.com on June 5, 2026, the flooding followed hours of intense rainfall, leaving portions of the hotel premises waterlogged.

“Guests were seen navigating flooded corridors and walkways in an effort to access safer areas,” the report said.

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The incident has reignited concerns over the increasing vulnerability of some parts of Tarkwa to flooding during the rainy season, with residents calling for urgent measures to improve drainage infrastructure and prevent a recurrence.

Residents in the area say flooding has become a recurring challenge whenever there is prolonged rainfall, raising fears over the safety of lives and property.

No casualties or injuries have been reported. However, the extent of damage to property within the hotel is yet to be officially assessed.

MRA/AM

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