Stay Indoors: Minister for the Interior Issues Urgent Advisory as Accra Floods Worsen
ACCRA, GHANA — In the wake of a torrential downpour that has ground activities in the nation's capital to a halt, the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Mubarak Mohammed-Mubarak, has issued an urgent public safety appeal urging residents to remain indoors if they have not yet set out for their destinations. Ministry of the Interior, Ghana The directive, broadcasted by JoyNews on June 29, 2026, emphasizes the escalating danger posed by the worsening flash floods across major metropolitan roads Severe Gridlock and Submerged Roadways Hours of continuous rainfall have completely overwhelmed local drainage networks, turning primary commuting routes into treacherous waterways. The dense cluster of commercial mini-buses (trotros), heavy-duty pickup trucks, and smaller saloon cars trapped in deep floodwaters Many drivers have been left stranded mid-journey, while others are forced to park on higher ground as roads become entirely impassable. The current situation poses a severe r...