Accra's Costly Floods: Victims Count Losses as Govt Rolls Out New Mitigation Plan | Matters Arising

Severe flooding in Accra has left residents counting heavy losses as years of savings and valuables are swept away or buried under thick mud following hours of torrential rain. The disaster has reignited concerns over the city’s persistent drainage challenges and urban planning gaps. In response, Brigadier General Okae-Yeboah has been tasked to lead a government-led flood mitigation exercise aimed at assessing affected areas and implementing immediate and long-term measures to reduce future flood risks. #mattersarising