Accra floods: Task force identifies structures obstructing natural water channels at Oyarifa

The Flood Mitigation Task Force has identified several developments in Oyarifa, a suburb of the national capital, Accra, that have disrupted natural water channels and drainage patterns as part of ongoing efforts to address the causes of flooding.

During an inspection of flood-prone areas, the task force found that some developers had constructed structures over water channels, while others had altered the natural flow of water through unauthorised interventions, the Jubilee House reported.

The Task Force also inspected the New York area of Oyarifa, where a retention wall under construction was found to be diverting the natural flow of water.