This Is Not a Natural Disaster

DROWNING ACCRA - Episode 2: This Is Not a Natural Disaster

Every rainy season, Accra floods. Roads become rivers, homes are submerged, businesses are destroyed, and families are left picking up the pieces. But is the rain really the problem?

In this episode, we examine the human decisions behind one of Ghana's most persistent disasters. From clogged gutters filled with household waste to buildings erected on wetlands and natural waterways, we explore how years of poor planning, weak enforcement, and everyday behaviors have made flooding in Accra more devastating than it needs to be.

This is not about pointing fingers at one group. It's about confronting uncomfortable truths, understanding our shared responsibility, and asking what it will take to protect lives before the next storm arrives.

Because floods may begin with rain, but disasters are shaped by the choices we make.

Drowning Accra is an investigative documentary podcast exploring the history, causes, consequences, and possible solutions to flooding in Ghana's capital through storytelling, expert insight, and real-life experiences.

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