A heavy downpour in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, has left hundreds of commuters stranded at the Airport Roundabout due to severe flooding in the area.
The rain, which lasted about 30 minutes, overwhelmed local rivers, causing them to overflow and creating hazardous conditions.
Reporting live from the scene, OTEC News reporter Jacob Agyenim Boateng stated, “Hundreds of cars and commuters, unable to cross the swollen Pelele River, are parked along the road, waiting for the waters to recede.”
This flooding resulted in significant traffic congestion on major routes leading to the Airport Roundabout, forcing drivers from Sofoline, Kenyasi, Tech, and Asawase to seek alternative paths.
Residents interviewed by OTEC News cited inadequate drainage systems and poor waste management as key factors contributing to the recurring flooding.
“We’ve been experiencing this flooding for years. It’s time for the authorities to find a lasting solution,” one resident stated.
Another added, “The small drains can’t handle the rainwater. We need better infrastructure to prevent these floods.”
They urged authorities to take action to prevent similar incidents in the future.