Omanghana
A mother and her two children have been confirmed dead after being swept away by floodwaters in Dome, a suburb of Accra, pushing the overall death toll from the capital’s devastating flooding crisis to six.
The bodies were discovered early Monday morning by local residents following intense weekend rainfall that submerged large parts of the Greater Accra Region and left communities cut off by rising waters.
Officials from the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) later recovered the bodies from a heavily flooded storm drain near the Dome market area.
Victims Swept Away in Nighttime Floodwaters
According to preliminary accounts, the victims—a woman believed to be in her late 30s and her two children aged between three and seven—were caught in fast-rising floodwaters on Sunday night while attempting to make their way home.
Residents say the family was swept away while navigating a flooded pathway in the low-lying community, where drainage channels quickly overflowed following hours of heavy rainfall.
Their bodies were later spotted floating in a clogged culvert after water levels began to recede slightly on Monday morning.
Community Outrage Over Drainage Failures
The discovery has triggered anger and frustration among residents in Dome, who have blamed poor drainage infrastructure and delayed emergency response efforts for the tragic loss of life.
Community members say blocked drains and inadequate stormwater systems have long left the area vulnerable to flooding, with repeated warnings to authorities over the years.
Calls have intensified for urgent infrastructure upgrades and improved disaster response mechanisms across flood-prone parts of Accra.
Accra Flood Crisis Deepens
The Dome tragedy adds to a growing number of fatalities linked to the wider flooding disaster affecting Ghana’s capital.
Authorities have now confirmed at least six deaths across the city, including earlier incidents in which a young woman and two others died from electrocution in the Alajo area when floodwaters made contact with live electrical wiring.
The flooding was triggered by a record rainfall event, with approximately 140 millimetres of rain falling within 24 hours, overwhelming drainage systems across the city.
Key Areas Still Underwater
Several major commercial and residential districts remain heavily affected, including Kaneshie, Adabraka, and Weija, where floodwaters have submerged roads and disrupted normal activity.
Abandoned vehicles continue to line major highways, while residents in some communities remain stranded as emergency crews work to restore access.
Emergency Power Shutdowns Continue
To reduce the risk of additional fatalities, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and GRIDCo have maintained shutdowns at several electrical substations in heavily flooded zones.
The precautionary measures are intended to prevent further electrocution incidents as floodwaters continue to spread across parts of the capital.
Authorities Continue Rescue Efforts
Disaster response teams remain deployed across affected communities as authorities assess damage, assist displaced residents, and monitor rising water levels.
Officials have urged the public to avoid flooded areas, stay clear of open drainage channels, and adhere to all safety warnings as Accra continues to grapple with one of its most severe flooding emergencies in recent years.
Source: Omanghana
