Els: MBN360 News
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has warned that more rain and thunderstorms are expected across several parts of southern Ghana, a day after torrential downpours triggered widespread flooding in Accra.
In an impact-based weather forecast issued on Tuesday, June 30, GMet said a slow-moving storm currently located off the coast of Benin is drifting westwards and is expected to increase cloud cover and rainfall over parts of the country.
According to the Agency, the Volta, Greater Accra, Eastern and Central regions are likely to experience slight to moderate thunderstorms and rainfall from Tuesday morning into the afternoon.
The weather system is expected to spread later in the day to the Ashanti, Bono, Ahafo, Western North and Western regions.
“The storm will trigger rain-bearing clouds and produce thunderstorms or rain over Ashanti, Bono, Ahafo and Western North regions later in the day,” GMet said.
The Agency has advised the public to remain vigilant, warning that the storms could bring hazards such as fallen trees, damaged utility poles, hanging electrical cables and poor visibility.
Read also:
- Mobile Money Merchant Solutions Unlocking Growth and Access to Finance for Ghana’s SMEs – MobileMoney Fintech LTD CCOO
- MoFA Mobilizes Stakeholders for Upcoming 42nd National Farmer’s Day Celebration
- NADMO begins registration of Odawna fire victims for relief items
- Mahama releases GHC 300 million for flood relief and mitigation efforts
- GFA President Prays for “Strength” for Victims of Accra Floods
It also cautioned that some communities could experience localised flash flooding and urged motorists to slow down, switch on their headlights when necessary and drive carefully. Pedestrians have also been advised not to walk through floodwaters.
GMet forecasts a high probability of rainfall, more than 60%, for the Greater Accra, Volta, Central and Eastern regions between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Meanwhile, the Western, Ashanti, Ahafo, Western North and Bono regions are expected to experience rain and thunderstorms between 10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with the probability of rainfall ranging from 40% to 60%.
The latest weather advisory follows Monday’s heavy rains, which caused extensive flooding across parts of Accra and claimed three lives in Alajo after floodwaters reportedly led to fatal electrocution incidents.
Following the flooding, the Greater Accra Regional Minister directed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to step up rescue and relief efforts in affected communities. As a precaution, the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) also shut down the Mallam and Achimota primary substations after floodwaters affected the facilities.
GMet said the Flood Early Warning System for Accra (FEWS-Accra) continues to issue rainfall forecasts every 10 minutes to support emergency planning and response as authorities closely monitor the evolving weather situation.
