A young Ghanaian man reportedly lost his life after being electrocuted while trying to switch off electrical sockets and protect his television and other household appliances as floodwaters entered his room at Alajo during the June 29 floods.
According to accounts shared after the incident, the man attempted to disconnect power and move his electrical gadgets to safety as water rapidly flooded the room. He was electrocuted in the process.
The incident was one of several fatalities recorded during the flooding that followed heavy rainfall across parts of southern Ghana, particularly the Greater Accra, Central and Western regions.
Emergency agencies have confirmed that at least 12 people lost their lives during the floods, with causes including drowning and electrocution from floodwaters coming into contact with exposed electrical wiring. At least seven people have also been reported missing.
Joint rescue teams made up of the Ghana National Fire Service, the military and the Marine Police used boats to evacuate more than 400 residents from heavily affected communities, including Alajo, Tse Addo and Mallam.
