Why Accra's June Floods Keep Getting Worse

Heavy rains killed at least 12 people in Accra on 30 June, flooding homes and streets. The real problem: unchecked building has replaced soil that soaks up water with concrete and pavement. Old drainage pipes cannot keep pace with the city's growing population. The Odaw River overflows regularly. Officials are under pressure to rebuild drainage systems and enforce building rules to prevent deadlier floods.