At least three people have been confirmed dead after torrential rainfall triggered widespread flooding across Ghana’s capital, Accra, on Monday, leaving communities submerged, destroying property and disrupting movement across the city. The flooding, which followed hours of heavy rainfall, overwhelmed roads and residential areas, prompting rescue operations by emergency responders, the military, police and firefighters.

At least three people have been confirmed dead after torrential rainfall triggered widespread flooding across Ghana’s capital, Accra, on Monday, leaving communities submerged,…

At least three people have been killed after torrential rains triggered severe flooding across Ghana's capital, Accra.

Torrential rains sparked flooding across Accra on June 29, killing at least three people, authorities and local media reported.