Wounds may have healed since the devastating June 3^rd Disaster, but the plight of the residents of Odawna, one of Accra 's oldest suburbs, are still being haunted by the fateful day that claimed hundreds of lives. 

The  rain crippled the community and left thousands homeless, leaving psychological scars for many.

Following the disaster, residents say they won’t relocate, although they continue to flee their abode any time it rains.

The cause of the disaster was attributed to a choked drainage in the community, causing a massive explosion  at a local  GOIL filling station.

After the incident, a proper drainage system was promised by  government. It was under construction, but the project has since been abandoned. 

Due to the construction work that has yet to be completed, water and links to the main Odawna stream has been blocked.

Meanwhile, the construction has clogged every gutter in the community. It has caused waste to float in the water.

As a result, at any time the entire neighbourhood could become flooded.

One resident complained about the delay of the project which was abandoned for some months.

Mr Kofi Obeng said he did not understand why the contractor blocked the drainage and  suspended the work .

He believes that an intervention to provide a solution to a big problem should be taken seriously.

According to residents, it is a stark reminder of that very dark day in June three years ago. It has left many to perch with friends and relatives when rain falls.

Apart from the heavy stench of sewage that emanates from the spill, there is also risk of cholera and malaria since the choked gutters breeds mosquitoes.

Mr Alex Acheampong appealed to government to make sure the project is completed before rainy season in June. According to him, failure to complete it before the downpour comes will result in another disaster since the main drainage is completely blocked.