Adentan MCE confirms death of 3 people from Sunday’s floods
On Sunday, May 18, 2025, torrential rains led to severe flooding across parts of Accra, resulting in the tragic loss of three lives in the Adentan Municipality. Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Ella Esiman Nongo confirmed the fatalities and highlighted the urgent need for structural reforms to prevent future disasters. Details of the Incident The heavy downpour, which lasted nearly three hours, caused widespread flooding in various communities, including Lakeside, Nanakrom, and New Legon. According to MCE Nongo, the victims included a four-year-old girl in Nanakrom and two adults in Lakeside and New Legon. The flooding submerged major roads, stranded vehicles, and cut off access to several neighborhoods. Emergency teams managed to rescue many residents, particularly in the Ashiyie area, but the overall damage was extensive. Causes and Contributing Factors MCE Nongo attributed the severity of the flooding to unregulated construction […]