Flooding hits Ghana's capital killing 13 people - with another storm forecast

Severe flooding in Accra, Ghana, has resulted in at least 13 deaths and significant infrastructure damage. Government officials have urged residents to move to higher ground as further storms are forecasted.
Why it matters
The event highlights the increasing vulnerability of urban centers in Africa to extreme weather events linked to climate change.
Image source, EPA Image caption, Vehicles and homes are submerged in floodwater in the Ghanaian capital
The report provides a factual account of a natural disaster using official government and emergency service statements.
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