The2015 Accra floods resulted from heavy continuous rainfall inAccra, the largest city inGhana.[1] The rain started on 1 June 2015. Other causes of this flood is as a result of the improper planning of settlement in Accra, choked gutters which block the drainage system and a few other human factors. The floods have resulted in heavy traffic on the roads in the city and also a halt in commercial activities as markets were flooded and workers trapped.[2][3] Mayor ofAccra Metropolitan Assembly,Alfred Oko Vanderpuije described the flooding as critical.[4] At least 25 people have died from the flooding directly, while apetrol station explosion caused by the flooding killed at least 200 more people.[5][6]
TheKaneshie market and its surroundings were submerged, preventing vehicles from moving.[7]
Graphic Road, home to some automobile companies and a hub for scrap dealers and other squatters,[8] was heavily flooded. TheToyota Ghana andRana Motors showrooms were completely submerged.[9][10]
On June 3, 2015, aGOIL fuel station nearKwame Nkrumah Interchange burnt with people and vehicles in the vicinity.[11] The fire also burnt a Forex Bureau and Pharmacy nearby.[12] Over 200[5] people were feared dead and bodies have been moved to the37 Military Hospital. The hospital later announced they are unable to hold more bodies.[13][14] The cause of the fire was yet to be determined. On 4 June 2015 the Mayor of AccraAlfred Vanderpuije, Member of Parliament forKorle Klottey,Nii Armah Ashitey and PresidentJohn Mahama visited the scene.[15]
—President Mahama declared 3 days' national mourning for the victims affected by the flood and explosion. The government also releasedGH₵ 60 million to support victims.[16][17].svg)