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The '''2015 Accra floods''' is as result of heavy continuous rainfalls in [[Accra]].<ref name="dailyguideghana2">{{cite web | url=http://www.dailyguideghana.com/rains-wash-accra/ | title=Rains Wash Accra | publisher=[[Daily Guide]] | date=3 June 2015 | accessdate=4 June 2015 | author=Gomda, A.R.}}</ref> The rains started on 1 June 2015. 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.<ref name="gbcghana1">{{cite web | url=http://gbcghana.com/1.4206905 | title=Accra flooded following continuous Rainfall | publisher=gbcghana.com | date=2 June 2015 | accessdate=4 June 2015}}</ref><ref name="citi1">{{cite web | url=http://citifmonline.com/2015/06/03/floods-submerge-accra-for-the-umpteenth-time/ | title=Floods submerge Accra for the umpteenth time | publisher=citifmonline.com | date=3 June 2015 | accessdate=4 June 2015}}</ref> Mayor of [[Accra Metropolitan Assembly]], [[Alfred Oko Vanderpuije]] described the flooding as critical.<ref name="graph1">{{cite web | url=http://news/general-news/44117-chaos-reigns-as-accra-is-submerged-by-heavy-rains.html | title=Chaos reigns as Accra is submerged by heavy rains | publisher=www.graphic.com.gh | date=3 June 2015 | accessdate=4 June 2015 | author=Baiocchi, Francisco}}</ref> At least 25 people have died from the flooding directly, while a petrol station explosion caused by the flooding killed at least 150 more people.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-33003673 | title = Ghana petrol station inferno kills about 150 in Accra | date = 5 June 2015 | accessdate = 5 June 2015 | publisher = [[BBC]] }}</ref> |
The '''2015 Accra floods''' is as result of heavy continuous rainfalls in [[Accra]].<ref name="dailyguideghana2">{{cite web | url=http://www.dailyguideghana.com/rains-wash-accra/ | title=Rains Wash Accra | publisher=[[Daily Guide]] | date=3 June 2015 | accessdate=4 June 2015 | author=Gomda, A.R.}}</ref> The rains started on 1 June 2015. 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.<ref name="gbcghana1">{{cite web | url=http://gbcghana.com/1.4206905 | title=Accra flooded following continuous Rainfall | publisher=gbcghana.com | date=2 June 2015 | accessdate=4 June 2015}}</ref><ref name="citi1">{{cite web | url=http://citifmonline.com/2015/06/03/floods-submerge-accra-for-the-umpteenth-time/ | title=Floods submerge Accra for the umpteenth time | publisher=citifmonline.com | date=3 June 2015 | accessdate=4 June 2015}}</ref> Mayor of [[Accra Metropolitan Assembly]], [[Alfred Oko Vanderpuije]] described the flooding as critical.<ref name="graph1">{{cite web | url=http://news/general-news/44117-chaos-reigns-as-accra-is-submerged-by-heavy-rains.html | title=Chaos reigns as Accra is submerged by heavy rains | publisher=www.graphic.com.gh | date=3 June 2015 | accessdate=4 June 2015 | author=Baiocchi, Francisco}}</ref> At least 25 people have died from the flooding directly, while a petrol station explosion caused by the flooding killed at least 150 more people.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-33003673 | title = Ghana petrol station inferno kills about 150 in Accra | date = 5 June 2015 | accessdate = 5 June 2015 | publisher = [[BBC]] }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 08:20, 8 June 2015
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The 2015 Accra floods is as result of heavy continuous rainfalls in Accra.[1] The rains started on 1 June 2015. 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 150 more people.[5]
Affected areas
Kaneshie
The Kaneshie market and its surroundings were submerged, preventing vehicles from moving.[6]
Graphic Road
Graphic Road, home to some automobile companies, was heavily flooded. The Toyota Ghana and Rana Motors showrooms were completely submerged.[7][8]
GOIL fire
On June 3, 2015, a GOIL fuel station near Kwame Nkrumah Interchange was burnt with people and vehicles in the vicinity.[9] The fire also burnt a Forex Bureau and Pharmacy nearby.[10] Over 100 people are feared dead and bodies have been moved to the 37 Military Hospital. The hospital later announced they are unable to hold more bodies.[11][12] The cause of the fire is 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.[13]
Response
— President Mahama has declared 3 days' national mourning for the victims affected by the flood and explosion. The government has also released GH₵ 60 million to support victims.[14][15]
References
- ^ Gomda, A.R. (3 June 2015). "Rains Wash Accra". Daily Guide. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ "Accra flooded following continuous Rainfall". gbcghana.com. 2 June 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ "Floods submerge Accra for the umpteenth time". citifmonline.com. 3 June 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ Baiocchi, Francisco (3 June 2015). "Chaos reigns as Accra is submerged by heavy rains". www.graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ "Ghana petrol station inferno kills about 150 in Accra". BBC. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- ^ "Kaneshie floods as cars submerge". ghanaweb.com. 3 June 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ Kai Lokko, Vivian (4 June 2015). "Accra floods hit Ghana's automobile industry". citifmonline.com. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ Afanyi Dadzie, Ebenezer (4 June 2015). "Photo: The impact of Accra's floods on businesses is depicted here". TV3 Ghana. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ Baiocchi, Francisco (4 June 2015). "UPDATE: Disaster! Many dead in fuel station fire". www.graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ "Accra Floods: Over 80 People Dead In Goil Filling Station Fire". peacefmonline.com. 4 June 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ "Accra floods: More than 100 feared dead after explosion". Daily Guide. 4 June 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ O'Connor, Roisin (4 June 2015). "Accra floods: More than 70 people reported dead after petrol station fire in Ghana's capital city". The Independent. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ Abass Daabu, Malik (4 June 2015). "Floods: We must make sure this doesn't happen again - Mahama". myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ Gadugah, Nathan (4 June 2015). "Floods: Mahama declares 3 days of mourning". Myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ "President Mahama Announces 3-days of National Mourning & 60 Million GH. Cedis to Support Flood Victims". gbcghana.com. 4 June 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2015.