Chaos in major city as severe floods and massive fire spark panic
Accra floods: Heavy rains on Monday morning spark chaos in Ghana
The floods have caused major disruption.
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Add us as preferred source Comments live By Antonio Scancariello, News Reporter 11:51, Mon, Jun 29, 2026 Updated: 11:51, Mon, Jun 29, 2026 
Severe flooding has hit Accra, Ghana, as a huge fire also erupts at Odorna market in the country's capital. Flooding hit the Okponglo and Shiashie areas of the city after this morning's heavy downpour.
The National Disaster Management Organisation is leading the emergency response efforts after flooding hit the country. The areas affected include Accra, Tema, and Kasoa. There are reports of residents and commuters were left stranded after today's rain.
The Ministry of Interior shared the following message: "As a precautionary public safety measure, members of the public are advised to remain where they are until conditions improve.
"Those who are safely at home are urged to stay at home, while those who are at their workplaces or other safe locations should remain there until it is safe to travel. Unnecessary movement should be avoided."
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11 hours ago11:51 Antonio ScancarielloEnd of live blog
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12 hours ago11:12 Antonio ScancarielloSubmerged houses and properties
Several houses and properties were submerged by water this morning around Accra.
Heavy rain started yesterady night and caused widespread flooding and disruption across Ghana.
12 hours ago11:09 Antonio ScancarielloHouses, cars and other properties submerged in Adabraka as early morning rains continue to pound parts of Accra. pic.twitter.com/mirIZ38Eir
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Fire in market area
Accra was also hit by a fire today. Here are some short clips showing flames engulfing the Odorna market.
Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid email\ud83d\udd34GHANA \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udded| #Accra : a fierce fire was raging this Monday, June 29, in Odawna, Adabraka market zone, exacerbating the plight of residents already grappling with severe flooding caused by persistent torrential rains. Rising waters are hampering firefighting and rescue operations. pic.twitter.com/SOHNYa6vij
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12 hours ago11:00 Antonio ScancarielloSubmerged vehicles after heavy rain and flooding
This video shows cars submerged by flooding waters.
12 hours ago10:54 Antonio ScancarielloSeveral vehicles parked in front of apartment buildings at Tse Addo, Accra, have been almost completely submerged in floodwaters following heavy early morning rains that triggered flooding in parts of the capital. pic.twitter.com/Aa3Qqhq8iO
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Ministry of Interior's message
Here is a message shared by the Ministry of Interior.
"As a precautionary public safety measure, members of the public are advised to remain where they are until conditions improve.
"Those who are safely at home are urged to stay at home, while those who are at their workplaces or other safe locations should remain there until it is safe to travel. Unnecessary movement should be avoided.
"Motorists and pedestrians are strongly advised not to attempt to drive or walk through flooded roads, bridges, or waterways, as floodwaters can rise rapidly and pose significant danger to life and property."
Response teams deployed
The NDMO deployed response teams, and shared emergency hotlines. Several videos and photos show submerged roads across the country.
12 hours ago10:41 Antonio ScancarielloEmergency response
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NDMO) is leading the emergency response efforts after flooding hit the country.
The areas affected include Accra, Tema, and Kasoa.
12 hours ago10:39 Antonio ScancarielloFlood alerts issued
The national fire services has issued flood warnings for several areas of the country.
12 hours ago10:37 Antonio ScancarielloResidents and commuters stranded
Residents and commuters were left stranded after today's rain. Several areas across the country have flooded after today's heavy rain.
12 hours ago10:33 Antonio ScancarielloFire at the market
Here is another video circulating on X showing the fire at the Odorna market.
12 hours ago10:28 Antonio ScancarielloOdorna Market is ablaze amidst severe flooding. This urgent situation calls for immediate action from the Ghana National Fire Service and NADMO to safeguard lives and property. #SweetFMOnline #OdornaMarket #EmergencyResponse #GhanaFireService #NADMO pic.twitter.com/rXGaovG2DK
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Fishing Harbour flooded
The Tema Fishing Harbour area has also been affected.
12 hours ago10:25 Antonio ScancarielloThe Tema Fishing Harbour area has been heavily flooded following an early morning downpour, with rising floodwaters inundating structures and surrounding areas as heavy rains continue to affect parts of the Greater Accra Region. pic.twitter.com/497NCpBqLt
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Video from the areas affected
Here is a short clip showing flooded streets in Okponglo and Shiashie areas of Accra.
12 hours ago10:21 Antonio ScancarielloFlood situation at Okponglo and Shiashie#flooding#gbcnews pic.twitter.com/Ku839KuO2S
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Fire at the market
The city's Odorna Market was also hit by fire.
12 hours ago10:19 Antonio ScancarielloJUST IN: Accra-Circle Odorna Market hit by fire and flooding as early morning rains pound parts of Accra. pic.twitter.com/oRg7oHobcN
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Flooding hit Accra
Severe flooding has hit Accra, Ghana's capital.
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
