Thunderstorm Warning: More Rains Expected Today June 8, Ghana Meteo Shares Areas to Be Affected
- Greater Accra and other regions in Ghana will experience continuous rainfall throughout June 8, 2026
- Parts of Ghana will see variably cloudy weather with mist and fog reducing visibility in hilly areas
- Intermittent rain and thunderstorms are likely from the afternoon into the evening across several sectors
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Rains are expected to continue throughout the day in Accra and other parts of Ghana, according to a Ghana Meteorological Agency forecast.
In general, variably cloudy weather will dominate in the early hours of the morning across all sectors, amidst misty or foggy conditions over hilly and forested areas, which will reduce visibility range.
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There is the likelihood of some areas experiencing intermittent slight rain along the coast and parts of the forest belt.
The day is expected to progress with sunny intervals with the possibility of thunderstorms or rain from the afternoon into the evening hours over portions of the coastal, middle, transition and northern sectors.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency shared the update on areas to be affected in an X post.
The past week saw increased flooding from downpours. The flooding is also said to have led to some loss of life.
Citi News reported that one person was feared dead after being swept away by floodwaters in Klagon following a downpour that hit parts of Accra on June 7.
These incidents were overshadowed by a building that collapsed at Avenor in North Kaneshie on June 7.
The collapse left two people dead and others injured. The Ghana National Fire Service led the rescue operations on the day.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly shared a new list of flood-prone areas as the capital region continues to deal with flooding.
Several urban areas have experienced severe flooding in the past month as the rainy season takes hold.
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The Accra Metropolitan Assembly shared the list of flood-prone areas on Facebook. The assembly also shared areas considered as safe havens from the floods in these areas.
In a flooding overview, the National Disaster Management Organisation says floods are widespread across Ghana, but high-risk areas include Upper East, Upper West, and Northern Region, which are prone to riverine flooding due to Bagre Dam spillage and torrential rains.
There is also flooding in parts of the Volta Region because they are vulnerable to dam spillages and river overflow.
However, Greater Accra, which is noted as a flooding hotspot, has its flooding attributed to heavy rainfall, poor drainage, and coastal influences.
The organisations also noted that flood frequency and intensity are increasing due to climate change, urbanisation, and land-use changes.
Projections indicate heightened risks, especially in urban areas like Accra and along the Volta River basin.
Storey building collapses after downpour in Adenta
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a storey building collapsed in the Adentan district during a heavy downpour, trapping multiple people.
The Ghana police and fire service personnel responded to the scene to rescue the victims.
Flooding and traffic disruptions were reported across parts of Accra after the downpour on June 3.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
