GMet warns of more rain and thunderstorms after deadly Accra floods – Check out time and places
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a fresh weather advisory, warning that more rain and thunderstorms are expected across southern Ghana, just a day after devastating floods left several people dead and displaced many residents in parts of Accra.
In its impact-based forecast released on Tuesday, June 30, GMet explained that a slow-moving rainstorm currently located off the coast of Benin is gradually moving westward. The system is expected to increase cloud formation and bring rainfall to several regions across the country.
According to the Agency, the Volta, Greater Accra, Eastern and Central regions are likely to experience slight to moderate thunderstorms accompanied by rain from Tuesday morning into the afternoon.
As the day progresses, the weather system is forecast to extend into the Ashanti, Bono, Ahafo, Western North and Western regions, where thunderstorms and rainfall are also expected.
GMet has advised the public to remain cautious, warning that the storms could lead to hazards such as fallen trees, damaged electricity poles, exposed power cables and poor visibility. The Agency also cautioned that some communities may experience localized flash flooding.
Motorists have been urged to slow down, use their headlights when necessary and drive carefully, while pedestrians are advised to avoid walking through flooded streets.
The forecast indicates that Greater Accra, Volta, Central and Eastern regions have a high chance—above 60 percent—of receiving rainfall between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Meanwhile, 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 a medium to high probability of 40 to 60 percent.
The latest advisory follows Monday’s torrential downpour, which triggered widespread flooding across parts of Accra. The floods claimed the lives of three people in Alajo, reportedly through electrocution, and caused extensive disruption across the capital.
In response, the Greater Accra Regional Minister instructed Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to intensify rescue and relief efforts. As a precautionary measure, the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) temporarily shut down the Mallam and Achimota primary substations to protect lives and infrastructure.
Authorities continue to closely monitor the situation through the Flood Early Warning System for Accra (FEWS-Accra), which generates updated rainfall forecasts every 10 minutes to support emergency response operations.
