When the waters came: A city shaken, a response begins

What began as a steady downpour on Monday, June 29 soon became one of Accra's most devastating flood disasters in recent memory. As the rain intensified, drains overflowed, and roads disappeared beneath murky water. Within hours, floodwaters surged into homes and shops, trapping vehicles, destroying businesses and forcing terrified families to flee with whatever they could carry. For many, there was no time to save a lifetime of possessions.