Ghanaians say #ThisMustStop after flooding leaves at least 150 dead
Citizens blame heavy flooding in the country’s capital on government failure to improve drainage infrastructure.
Ghanaians are calling for government accountability after widespread flooding is believed to have caused a petrol station explosion in the city’s capital on Wednesday. Dozens of people were seeking shelter in the station when the explosion occurred, adding to a mounting death toll brought by several days of torrential rain.
The video below from an Accra radio station shows how local authorities are dealing with the explosion and natural disaster. [Warning: Video contains graphic images]
Published On 5 Jun 2015