Ghana Meteorological Agency Releases Alert to Kumasi, Other Capital Cities Could Face Thunderstorms
- Ghana will experience cloudy weather on May 15, according to the meteorological agency update
- Rain and thunderstorms are expected across southern Ghana on May 15 after earlier bouts of rainfall
- Parts of the northern regions to see sunny conditions with possible rain and thunder later on May 15
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has announced that most of the country will be cloudy on May 15.
In an update, the agency, however, said rain and thunderstorms could continue across many parts of southern Ghana.
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Meanwhile, sunny conditions with occasional cloud cover will be observed over the northern portions according to the agency's update on X.
From late afternoon into the evening hours, there are chances of rain and thunder over the northern sector and some portions of the transition belt.
Places like Ho, Kumasi and Tamale have varying likelihoods of experiencing thunderstorms.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency is the state institution mandated to provide reliable weather and climate services to support Ghana's socio-economic development, established by Act 682 of 2004 (amended by Act 1002 in 2019).
Based in East Legon, the Ghana Meteorological Agency provides efficient and reliable updates by collecting, processing, archiving, analysing and disseminating meteorological information.
Heavy rains leads to building collapse
In weather-related news, on June 25, 2025, Cape Coast was affected by some building collapses after some heavy rain.
Notably, the family house of a former Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Allotey Jacobs, collapsed.
This unfortunate incident claimed the life of a 74-year-old woman after the collapse in the early hours of the day.
Before this, on June 21, a building collapsed during a downpour in Cape Coast, leading to the death of two elderly persons, including a famous photographer.
The deceased from the incident were identified as Obaapanyin Ataa Panyin, aged 79, and Opanyin Emmanuel Ankrah, aged 83.
At the time, the Cape Coast local government moved to demolish weak building structures to prevent future disasters following the collapses. The incident made headlines at the time.
Ashaiman China Mall floods after downpour
Relatedly, the China Mall at the Ashaiman overhead was flooded during a downpour on September 22, 2023.
Videos shared on X at the time showed staff of the centre wading through floodwaters that were above ankle height.
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Some staff members were seen trying to usher customers to safety as a security guard tried to push out some of the water.
The rains caused massive flooding in some parts of the Greater Accra Region, such as Adabraka Sahara, the Tema Motorway, and the TT Brothers.
Sakomono Estate roads flooded
On November 13, 2025, YEN.com.gh reported that residents took to social media to complain about flooding in some areas.
The rain caused fears of the usual flooding, with some parts of the country cited as one of the main affected areas by flooding that day.
The flood forced many drivers to park their vehicles and wait out the rain, while others risked their lives driving through the rising water.
Source: YEN.com.gh
