(Video) Heavy rainfall causes trees to fall on vehicles in Darkuman
Three vehicles were severely damaged after trees fell on them in the Darkuman area of Accra following hours of heavy rainfall today. Fortunately, no casualties were reported as the drivers were not in their cars at the time of the incident.
The heavy rains, which lasted several hours, caused significant disruption in the area. The fallen trees not only damaged the vehicles but also affected other properties in the vicinity, prompting a wave of reactions on social media.
Social Media Reactions
Residents and social media users quickly shared their thoughts and concerns about the incident:
One user noted, “Aside from the wrecked cars, you can see those fallen trees messed up a bunch of other property too. Hoping no one was caught sleeping in those stores. People’s livelihoods on the line, especially in this tough economy. Damn, that’s rough.”
Another user questioned the financial burden of the damage, asking, “So with this who go take the cost?”
A resident recalled, “Darkuman Quarters oh, that tree at the junction I used to stand under it for shade. It’s old mhom.”
Gratitude for the absence of casualties was also expressed: “We thank God no casualties were involved.”
Concerns about the frequency of such incidents were raised, with one user asking, “But why trees dey fall like that?”
While the immediate focus is on clearing the debris and assessing the damage, the broader issue of urban infrastructure resilience in the face of severe weather remains a critical topic. As the community of Darkuman recovers from this incident, there is a collective call for improved safety measures and disaster preparedness to protect lives and property.
See video:
Three vehicles have been badly damaged after trees fell on them at Darkuman, Accra following hours of heavy rainfall today. No casualties involved. pic.twitter.com/MY44hJv9CB
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