How the international media reported the June 29 Accra floods

Ghana’s capital, Accra, and a number of communities in the southern parts of the country were, on Monday, June 29, 2026, hit by unprecedented flooding following heavy downpours.

A video of an at homes, companies, lorry parks, and streets submerged under water in vast areas of Accra, including Circle and the Weija area.

Official records indicate that 12 people died in the flooding, with hundreds being displaced.

This flooding incident was widely reported by the international media, including major news outlets like the New York Post, Al Jazeera and Reuters. Here is how they reported the incident.

Watch as President Mahama conducts aerial inspection of flood-hit areas in Accra

DW Africa:

Ghana’s capital, Accra, has been hit by severe flooding following several hours of heavy rainfall on Monday.

Major roads across the city have been submerged, causing traffic disruptions and leaving many commuters stranded. Overflowing drains have worsened the situation in several areas, while emergency services continue rescue operations for residents trapped in flooded homes.

Firefighters are also battling a blaze at a rubber factory near Kwame Nkrumah Circle amid the challenging conditions. The floods have disrupted activities in some schools, prompting the government to urge residents to stay indoors and work from home.#DWAfrica #dwafricaaivoices



New York Post:

Residents Climb Rooftops as Floodwaters Overwhelm Ghana's Capital



Al Jazeera:

Fire and floods hit Ghana’s capital as residents are left stranded

A massive fire engulfed a rubber factory in Ghana’s capital, Accra, as severe flooding swamped parts of the city and slowed firefighters. Whole neighbourhoods were submerged by the downpour, leaving residents stranded and facing power cuts.

Reuters: