Els: MBN360 News
The number of people killed in the flooding at Alajo in Accra has risen to three after the victims were reportedly electrocuted when floodwaters entered their homes during Monday’s heavy rains.
Alajo is among the communities hardest hit by the downpour, which began on Sunday night and continued into Monday, causing widespread flooding across parts of the capital.
According to reports from the scene, the first two victims were inside their homes when rising floodwaters came into contact with electrical installations, leading to fatal electrocution.
Personnel from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), with the support of residents, retrieved the bodies, which have since been conveyed to the Maamobi Polyclinic.
A third death was later confirmed, bringing the total number of fatalities recorded in the community to three.
There are unconfirmed reports of a possible fourth victim, although authorities are yet to verify that information.
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The flooding has submerged homes, businesses and several major roads across Accra, causing severe traffic disruption and leaving many communities inaccessible.
As a precaution, the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have temporarily shut down electricity supply from the Mallam and Achimota primary substations after floodwaters affected the facilities.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned that rain-bearing clouds are expected to persist into the evening, with thunderstorms also forecast for parts of Northern Ghana.
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to move into affected communities with emergency response teams to intensify rescue operations and provide assistance to residents.
The Ministry of the Interior has also advised the public to remain indoors where possible, avoid flooded roads and waterways, and follow instructions from emergency personnel. NADMO has activated response teams across affected areas to support rescue efforts.
Authorities are urging residents to stay away from submerged electrical installations, avoid walking or driving through floodwaters, and immediately report exposed or fallen power lines to ECG or GRIDCo.
People requiring emergency assistance can contact NADMO on 0302 772395 or 0299 344030, or send a WhatsApp message to 055 160 9393.
