“Stay safe and support rescue efforts” — NYA CEO Osman Ayariga on Accra floods

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), National Youth Authority, Osman Ayariga Esq., has expressed deep sympathy for residents affected by Monday morning floods in parts of Accra following heavy rainfall.

In a Facebook post, he shared words of solidarity with victims and called for caution and collective support for emergency responders.

“I greatly sympathize with flood victims! Let’s try to stay safe! Support the rescue team’s effort in saving human life and property!” he wrote.

His message comes as torrential rains triggered widespread flooding across Accra and surrounding communities, severely disrupting transportation and daily activities.

Flood situation across Accra and Tema
The flooding has left major roads and intersections heavily affected. The Tetteh Quashie Interchange area has been choked with traffic, with vehicles stranded for long periods.

The section under the rail line overpass from the Spintex Road roundabout near Action Chapel towards the Accra Polo Grounds and Hajj Village has also been submerged, leading to severe congestion.

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has issued an alert indicating that both Accra and Tema are experiencing flooding.

Other heavily affected areas include Abeka, Lapaz, Achimota, Dzorwulu, Tesano, Kaneshie, Darkuman Junction, and sections around the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, where motorists have been forced to navigate submerged roads or abandon routes entirely.

In the western corridor, commuters along the Accra–Kasoa stretch through Mallam and the Weija Barrier on the N1 Highway have also experienced major disruptions, with floodwaters covering large sections of the road.

Emergency response and impact
The Ghana National Fire Service has deployed rescue teams to assist in affected areas as vehicles struggle through flooded streets and some homes and shops in low-lying communities are inundated.

Residents in areas such as Atomic in Madina and parts of Achimota have also reported rising water levels, forcing occupants to move belongings to safer locations.

Authorities continue to urge the public to exercise caution as emergency teams work to manage the situation and restore normalcy.

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