Ghana Meteorological Agency Releases Alert to Kumasi, Other Capital Cities Could Face Thunderstorms

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

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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.

Ghana Meteorological Agency Releases Alert to Kumasi, Other Capital Cities to Face Thunderstorms
Ghana Meteorological Agency Releases Alert to Kumasi, Other Capital Cities to Face Thunderstorms
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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.

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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.

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On November 13, 2025, YEN.com.gh reported that residents took to social media to complain about flooding in some areas.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Head of Current Affairs and Politics Desk) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.