Accra Floods Displace Families, 14-Year-Old Girl Describes Escape

Heavy rains in Accra have led to severe flooding, displacing families and destroying homes. A 14-year-old girl recounted jumping through a window to escape the deluge in Old Ashongman, losing all her belongings.

5 Jun, 17:43 — 5 Jun, 17:43

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Accra floods: “I jumped through the window” — 14-year-old girl loses all in deluge

What began as an ordinary rainy afternoon quickly turned into a terrifying fight for survival for 14-year-old Maame after floodwaters swept through her family’s home in Old Ashongman, Ablorh Adjei, during Wednesday’s heavy rains, destroying nearly everything in their path within minutes.

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Accra Floods Displace Families, 14-Year-Old Girl Describes Escape

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