The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has raised the weather alert level for Ghana’s coastline to its second-highest category, warning that Accra and other parts of southern Ghana should prepare for more heavy rain and possible flooding this weekend.
The latest impact-based forecast, covering June 29 to July 5, comes just hours after severe flooding affected several parts of the capital following Monday’s downpour.
More rain expected along the coast
According to GMet, widespread rain accompanied by occasional thunderstorms is expected along the coastline over the next 24 hours, including in Accra.
The agency has maintained a “Be Aware” alert for much of the coast, while some areas in the south-west face an even higher risk.
Conditions are expected to improve briefly around the middle of the week, with scattered showers and longer sunny intervals offering temporary relief for flood-hit communities.
Alert raised ahead of the weekend
The break in rainfall is not expected to last.
GMet forecasts that widespread rain and thunderstorms will return to the coastline by the weekend. As a result, it has upgraded the coastal alert to “Be Prepared,” the second-highest warning level in its impact-based forecasting system.
The agency said the warning indicates that significant weather is likely and that residents and authorities should take steps to prepare.
“The conditions that overwhelmed Accra’s drainage on Monday could return within days, before the city has fully recovered,” GMet warned.
Middle belt to remain unsettled
The forecast also indicates that the middle belt of Ghana will continue to experience widespread rain and thunderstorms throughout the week.
Weather conditions across the zone are expected to remain unstable during all three forecast periods.
Flood recovery continues
The latest warning follows one of the worst flood events Accra has experienced this rainy season.
Floodwaters submerged major roads and markets, including Agbogbloshie, while emergency teams carried out rescue operations in communities such as Mallam-Gbawe.
The Interior Ministry advised residents to remain indoors where possible, while the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and GRIDCo temporarily shut down two primary substations as a precautionary measure.
The Ghana School of Law also postponed an examination because of the flooding.
Residents urged to remain vigilant
With more rainfall expected before the weekend, GMet has urged residents, especially those living in flood-prone communities, to stay alert and follow official weather updates.
The agency said it will continue monitoring weather conditions and provide updated forecasts as the week progresses.
