2015 Accra floods explained

The 2015 Accra floods resulted from heavy continuous rainfall in Accra, the largest city in Ghana.[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 of Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Alfred Oko Vanderpuije described the flooding as critical.[4] At least 25 people have died from the flooding directly, while a petrol station explosion caused by the flooding killed at least 200 more people.[5] [6]

Affected areas

Kaneshie

The Kaneshie market and its surroundings were submerged, preventing vehicles from moving.[7]

Graphic Road

Graphic Road, home to some automobile companies and a hub for scrap dealers and other squatters,[8] was heavily flooded. The Toyota Ghana and Rana Motors showrooms were completely submerged.[9] [10]

GOIL fire

See main article: 2015 Accra explosion. On June 3, 2015, a GOIL fuel station near Kwame Nkrumah Interchange burnt with people and vehicles in the vicinity.[11] The fire also burnt a Forex Bureau and Pharmacy nearby.[12] Over 200 people were feared dead and bodies have been moved to the 37 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 Accra Alfred Vanderpuije, Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Nii Armah Ashitey and President John Mahama visited the scene.[15]

Response

— President Mahama declared 3 days' national mourning for the victims affected by the flood and explosion. The government also released GH₵ 60 million to support victims.[16] [17]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rains Wash Accra . . 3 June 2015 . 4 June 2015 . Gomda, A.R. . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150706201925/http://www.dailyguideghana.com/rains-wash-accra/ . 6 July 2015 .
  2. Web site: Accra flooded following continuous Rainfall . gbcghana.com . 2 June 2015 . 4 June 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150605001927/http://gbcghana.com/1.4206905 . 5 June 2015 .
  3. Web site: Floods submerge Accra for the umpteenth time . citifmonline.com . 3 June 2015 . 4 June 2015.
  4. Web site: Chaos reigns as Accra is submerged by heavy rains . www.graphic.com.gh . 3 June 2015 . 4 June 2015 . Baiocchi, Francisco.
  5. Web site: Over 200 killed in Ghana gas station explosion. Zee News. 9 June 2015.
  6. Web site: Ghana petrol station inferno kills about 150 in Accra . 5 June 2015 . 5 June 2015 . .
  7. Web site: Kaneshie floods as cars submerge . ghanaweb.com . 3 June 2015 . 4 June 2015.
  8. Web site: 2021-05-18. Accra: Taskforce clears unauthorized structures along Graphic Road. 2021-05-18. Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. en-US.
  9. Web site: Accra floods hit Ghana’s automobile industry . citifmonline.com . 4 June 2015 . 4 June 2015 . Kai Lokko, Vivian.
  10. Web site: Photo: The impact of Accra's floods on businesses is depicted here . . 4 June 2015 . 4 June 2015 . Afanyi Dadzie, Ebenezer . https://web.archive.org/web/20150604203117/http://tv3network.com/all-news/markets/business/photo-the-impact-of-accra-s-floods-on-businesses-is-depicted-here.html . 2015-06-04 . dead .
  11. Web site: UPDATE: Disaster! Many dead in fuel station fire . www.graphic.com.gh . 4 June 2015 . 4 June 2015 . Baiocchi, Francisco.
  12. Web site: Accra Floods: Over 80 People Dead In Goil Filling Station Fire . peacefmonline.com . 4 June 2015 . 4 June 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150604222557/http://news.peacefmonline.com/pages/social/201506/243875.php . 4 June 2015 .
  13. Web site: Accra floods: More than 100 feared dead after explosion . . 4 June 2015 . 4 June 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150707115044/http://www.dailyguideghana.com/accra-floods-more-than-100-feared-dead-after-explosion/ . 7 July 2015 .
  14. Web site: Accra floods: More than 70 people reported dead after petrol station fire in Ghana's capital city . . 4 June 2015 . 4 June 2015 . O'Connor, Roisin . 4 June 2015 . https://archive.today/20150604163343/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/accra-floods-more-than-70-people-reported-dead-after-petrol-station-fire-in-ghanas-capital-city-10296123.html . dead .
  15. Web site: Floods: We must make sure this doesn’t happen again - Mahama . myjoyonline.com . 4 June 2015 . 4 June 2015 . Abass Daabu, Malik . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303211805/http://myjoyonline.com/news/2015/June-4th/floods-we-must-make-sure-this-doesnt-happen-again-mahama.php . 3 March 2016 . dead .
  16. Web site: Floods: Mahama declares 3 days of mourning . Myjoyonline.com . 4 June 2015 . 4 June 2015 . Gadugah, Nathan . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235229/http://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2015/June-4th/floods-mahama-declares-3-days-of-mourning.php . 3 March 2016 . dead .
  17. Web site: President Mahama Announces 3-days of National Mourning & 60 Million GH. Cedis to Support Flood Victims . gbcghana.com . 4 June 2015 . 4 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150606203950/http://gbcghana.com/1.4252722 . 2015-06-06 . dead .

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