Thunderstorm Warning: Meteorological Agency Lists Areas Likely to Face Strong Weather Today, May 21
- The Ghana Meteorological Agency has forecast heavy rains throughout the day on May 21, 2026
- Morning mist and fog are expected over coastal and mountainous regions, according to the weather update
- The forecast indicated that the afternoon would bring sunny conditions, followed by scattered thunderstorms
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The Ghana Meteorological Agency has shared its weather forecast for May 21, indicating more heavy rains later in the day.
In the morning, the agency said there will be mist or fog patches expected over the coast, forest, and mountainous areas.
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The update on X also indicated that there are thunderstorms or intermittent rain expected to affect a few areas along the coastlines, inland areas and parts of the northern sector.
As the day progresses into the afternoon, sunny conditions with occasional cloud cover will prevail across most parts of the country.
From later afternoon to evening, scattered thunderstorms or rain are likely to develop over parts of the coast and middle belt.
Flooding after recent downpours
Heavy rainfall on May 18 led to some flooding in parts of Accra. Videos on X showed some cars submerged amid the heavy rains, which have intensified in recent weeks.
The impacts were particularly severe at the popular Taifa Junction stretch along the Accra–Pokuase road.
Some drivers were forced to abandon their cars, rendered immobile by the rainfall and flooding.
Pedestrians were left with no choice but to wade through dangerous currents or seek shelter on higher ground.
Downpour triggers mudslide
Heavy rains also caused a mudslide from the 600-metre Adaklu Mountain in the Volta Region.
The mudslide buried at least five houses and nine vehicles at the foot of the mountain at Adaklu-Helekpe in the Volta Region on May 20, 2026.
There were no human casualties, though two people who were initially trapped in the debris needed rescuing. Both sustained severe fractures and deep lacerations and were rushed to the regional hospital, where they are currently undergoing emergency treatment.
About 50 goats and other livestock were also lost in the mudslide.
The fire service ordered people living close to the scene to evacuate immediately and keep off the scene for at least one week.
It said it needed to bring geological engineers to assess the situation.
Residents of the community were also advised against going to the farm in the interim.
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3News reported that the impact zone at the Calvary International School premises was particularly devastating.
The school buildings and compound were instantly submerged in thick mud, and a school bus alongside two other vehicles were mangled by the weight of the rolling stones.
Heavy rains lead to building collapse
On June 25, 2025, YEN.com.gh reported that Cape Coast had been affected by some building collapses after heavy rainfall.
Notably, the family house of a former Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Allotey Jacobs, collapsed.
The unfortunate incident claimed the life of a 74-year-old woman after the collapse in the early hours of the day, sparking grief online.
Source: YEN.com.gh
