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

Flooding hits Ghana's capital killing 13 people - with another storm forecastImage source, EPAImage caption, Vehicles and homes are submerged in floodwater in the Ghanaian capitalByThomas Naadi, BBC Africa, Reporting fromAccra and Hafsa KhalilPublished16 minutes agoAt least 13 people have died in Ghana's capital, Accra, after torrential rain resulted in severe flooding, according to the fire service which has been involved in rescue efforts.The government has urged people to stay indoors or move to higher ground, as the meteorological agency warned further rain was expected with a big storm approaching from the east.Much of the water from Sunday night's downpours has begun to recede, but as the recovery operation continues, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNF) said the death toll could rise.Low-lying areas were particularly impacted. Videos circulating on social media show homes and vehicles submerged, while many buildings have been destroyed. Emergency response teams have been deployed to the flood-affected region, including from the police, fire service, the military and the National Disaster Management Organisation.The interior ministry said they had been deployed to monitor the situation and to safeguard lives and property.The GNFS said it had rescued more than 470 people so far.The floods also triggered a major fire at a rubber factory in the city.Some residents have also become trapped at home. The government has called for people to relocate to higher safe grounds and to avoid travelling in flooded areas.''Stay indoors if you are in a safe location," the president's office said in a statement."Do not attempt to cross flooded roads, whether on foot or in a vehicle. If your home is being inundated, move immediately to higher ground and call 112 for emergency assistance.''According to Mahama, preliminary data indicated that around 140mm of rain descended on Accra."By comparison, the highest single-day rainf...