A violent storm struck Accra in the evening, bringing torrential rain and fierce winds that wreaked havoc across the city.
One of the hardest-hit locations was the A&C Mall, where the powerful gusts ripped solar panels from the roof of its car park.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing the panels dislodged by the force of the wind, with some crashing onto parked vehicles.
The unexpected incident left several car owners assessing damage while workers at the mall scrambled to secure the area.
Authorities have begun evaluating the extent of the destruction, with repairs expected to commence in the coming days.
The incident has also raised discussions about the resilience of solar panel installations in the face of severe weather, prompting calls for improved structural reinforcements.
With Accra’s unpredictable weather patterns becoming more frequent, experts are urging businesses and homeowners to ensure their infrastructure is better equipped to handle extreme conditions.
Watch video below:
This evening’s downpour, accompanied by strong winds in Accra, ripped off the solar panels from the roof of A&C Mall’s car park causing major damage to the solar installations and some parked vehicles. pic.twitter.com/wAjYjjHd8B
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