Accra Heavy Rainfall triggered solar carport collapse at A&C Mall in East Legon, damaging dozens of vehicles and other properties
The powerful downpour accompanied by strong winds wreaked havoc at A&C Mall in East Legon, Accra, on the evening of March 25, 2025, causing the mall’s solar carport roof to collapse. The structure, designed to harness solar energy while providing shade for parked cars, buckled under the extreme weather, crushing over 80 vehicles beneath its weight.
Accra Heavy Rainfall Triggers Solar Carport Collapse at A&C Mall in East Legon
Images circulating on X show the devastating aftermath, with solar panels and metal beams pinning cars, leaving owners in shock as they surveyed the damage on the rain-soaked parking lot.The incident has sparked widespread discussion online, with netizens expressing sympathy for the affected car owners while raising questions about liability.
🇬🇭 A&C Mall in East Legon hit by devastating rainstorm, causing carport collapse and widespread damage to vehicles and property. pic.twitter.com/Ti5kYRYD1y
— Son Of Zeus🪔 (@SonsOfZeus__) March 25, 2025
Many are curious whether A&C Mall or insurance providers will bear the cost of repairs, as the financial burden could be significant. A&C Mall management released a statement attributing the collapse to “adverse weather conditions,” emphasizing that safety measures are now in place to prevent further incidents, though this has done little to quell public concern about the structural integrity of similar installations across the region.
This event underscores the growing impact of extreme weather, a trend linked to climate change, which is increasing the frequency and intensity of heavy rainfall globally. According to the World Meteorological Organization, every degree of global warming can lead to a 7% rise in extreme daily rainfall, putting infrastructure at risk.
