Why Accra is trending on Twitter

Some Ghanaians have taken to Twitter to share their expectations on the aftermath of today’s rainfall.

Just as reported in the news whenever there is massive rainfall, the users are awaiting the headline; ‘Accra flooded after hours of downpour’ on news portals.

They also shared videos of the heavy winds that preceded the rains today.

Accra dey flood today. Don’t get surprised

— Ed (@Mr_Lowells) April 6, 2022

Crazy storm before the rains …#Accra pic.twitter.com/Vbh6YCXDAv

— Mr. Sarpong (@alfsarp) April 6, 2022

Get ready for Accra floods as usual

— Mantsɛ TACKIE (@AlexTackie) April 6, 2022

Torrential rains are falling in this part of Accra, Ghana so, I have cancelled my afternoon plans until it stops. Those who know, know!!!#Ghana #torrentialrains#raincheck pic.twitter.com/b9qNSCWNHG

— Mbeke Waseme (@Mbeke_Waseme) April 6, 2022

"Some parts of Accra flooded"…incoming

— iamJay (@jaykayselorm) April 6, 2022

Some users were also excited to see the rains.

First time in 100years e dey rain for Accra

— Kwesi Arthur (@Efo110) April 6, 2022

Accra needed this rain

— the man usually known as (@7th_artist) April 6, 2022

On September 2, 2021, some parts of Accra were flooded following more than five hours of rainfall.

There was gridlock in areas such as Tesano, Shiashie, Okponglo, where the roads were submerged, causing heavy traffic.

Also on Saturday, June 26, 2021, Accra experienced a 5-hour downpour. Some areas got flooded as a result.

The rains obstructed the flow of vehicular traffic on the Weija Barrier – West Hills Mall stretch of the Kasoa Highway, Haatso stretch, UPSA and Shiashie among other areas.

Many commuters were left stranded in traffic for hours. At Shiashie, some people left their cars in the flood because they were unable to drive through.

Source: Ghana News