Several people were captured engaging in various activities during the rain
Heavy rainfall on Monday, June 29, 2026, claimed the lives of at least 12 people and destroyed several properties across Accra.
While the downpour brought grief and devastation to many families, it also produced some unusual and humorous moments that have since taken over social media.
Several people were captured engaging in various activities during the rains, with many of the videos going viral online.
Here are six of the most talked-about moments from the flooding:
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Free shopping in the rain
During the downpour, a warehouse reportedly storing various goods in the Tema area became flooded, causing its gates to open and several products to be swept away by the floodwaters.
Residents flocked to the scene and freely collected the items floating in the water.
The goods reportedly included toiletries, biscuits, toffees, and other provisions.
One resident, when interviewed, said he heard about the incident on TikTok and decided to join others to "shop for free" in the rain.
Waakye seller draws attention
Amid the heavy rain, a waakye joint was captured with a crowd of people standing in the rain, waiting to be served.
Someone behind the camera recorded the scene and shared the video online.
Many social media users commented that the seller should have fled to safety instead of prioritising business during the flooding.
Sex workers swim through floodwaters
Alleged sex workers occupying a structure near Circle Railway were affected by the flooding, with some area boys seen helping them navigate the floodwaters.
In videos shared online, some of the women were seen wading and swimming through the water in search of safer shelter.
Taxi driver refuses to leave his car
A taxi driver reportedly spent more than two hours trying to prevent his vehicle from being swept away by the floodwaters.
In a viral video, the driver was seen clinging to his taxi despite the heavy rain and rising water levels.
Motor rider swept away with his motorbike
A motorcyclist was also captured being swept away by the floodwaters.
According to a video circulating on social media, an excavator operator pleaded with him to abandon his motorbike and move to safety.
However, he refused and held onto the bike until both he and the motorcycle were swept away.
Man breaks neighbour's wall to redirect floodwater
A viral video shared on social media showed a man breaking part of a wall separating his house from his neighbour's property.
According to commentary accompanying the video, the man's house had been flooded while his neighbour's remained unaffected.
He allegedly broke the wall to allow the floodwater to flow into his neighbour's compound.
A voice behind the camera could be heard expressing shock over the incident.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has announced a GHยข300 million post-flood relief package for victims after conducting an aerial inspection of the affected areas.
At the Community 18 Roundabout, people were seen gathering goods that had been swept onto the roadside after floodwaters broke into a nearby warehouse. pic.twitter.com/b4WIR81AHo
โ ๐ Ghana ๐ฌ๐ญ (@xghana_) June 29, 2026
@ghmusictothewiase Amidst the ongoing flood a gentleman is seen holding on to save his taxi instead of escaping to a secure location โฆ hmmm #Accra #Ghana #Flood #Fyp โฌ original sound - GhanaMusic
@yaaforeigner2 #accrarains โฌ original sound - ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธYaa foreigner ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ฆ
A delivery rider was swept away by the flood ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
โ No Sad Days ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ (@nosaddays69) June 29, 2026
An excavator operator reached out to save him, but he held on to his motorcycle and refused to let it go ๐๐คฆ๐ฝโโ๏ธ pic.twitter.com/1OsCIIWxJR
https://t.co/kXcIPSMP3g pic.twitter.com/3SKURLkiSk
โ Elorm ๐ฅท๐ฟ (@Elorm_Hood) June 29, 2026
A resident was shocked to see a Waakye seller still serving customers despite floodwaters that had inundated the area. pic.twitter.com/o0Nkmb0LAk
โ ๐๐๐ (@askghmedia) June 30, 2026
Sex workers occupying a structure near Circle Railway were affected by flooding after heavy rainfall in Accra, with area boys seen helping them wade through the water.
โ we love ghana (@weloveghana042) June 29, 2026
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๐ฃ๏ธ โSo much to take homeโ https://t.co/6VeAPEQuS8 pic.twitter.com/JXugghuGdW
โ ๐ Ghana ๐ฌ๐ญ (@xghana_) June 29, 2026
Whatโs wrong with these Okada riders ?๐ค pic.twitter.com/iXHHLuPRrP
โ Prince Jidulah (@PrinceJidulah) June 29, 2026
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