Weather Alert: Meteorological Agency Forecasts Thunderstorms in Accra, Others Today, June 10
- The Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasted increased rain and thunderstorms for the southern regions
- There will be mostly cloudy areas with mist and fog patches forming over the coast early on June 10
- The forecast also indicated sunny weather with occasional cloudiness across some parts of the country
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a weather update forecasting more rain in the southern parts of Ghana, among others.
On the morning of June 10, mostly cloudy conditions will dominate over most areas within the country, with mist and fog patches forming over the coast, forest and hilly areas in the early hours.
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However, a few places within the coastal sector are expected to experience slight to moderate rains or thunderstorms.
In the course of the day, according to a post on X, GMet said sunny weather with occasional cloudiness will prevail across the country, paving the way for thunderstorms with rain over the coastline and the inland areas of the country from the afternoon into the evening.
Urban Ghana struggling with flooding
The rainy season has been accompanied by some of the most intense flooding in recent years, partly attributed to poor spatial planning.
Areas that have seen flooding have been noted to be in areas close to waterways or even on the waterways themselves, like Otodjor in Ablekuma West.
There have also been concerns about the impact of poor sanitation on drainage in urban areas.
The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has also announced a GH¢200 reward for residents who provide photographic evidence of people dumping refuse into gutters or littering public spaces.
The initiative forms part of efforts by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly to strengthen the enforcement of sanitation laws and tackle one of the major causes of flooding in the capital.
City authorities frequently identify indiscriminate waste disposal and choked drains as major contributors to the recurring floods in Accra.
Following the announcement, many young residents in Accra immediately began plotting how to leverage the cash incentive to escape economic hardship.
Rather than viewing it as a simple civic duty, many social media users calculated the potential income and expressed a strong desire to ditch their regular employment entirely to hunt for litterbugs.
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Samini blasts authorities over recent flooding
Ghanaian reggae and dancehall artist Emmanuel Andrews Samini, popularly known as Samini, criticised the government over the recent spate of flooding.
In an X post, he expressed his frustration over the situation, claiming planning has been going on every year since 1957; despite this, the country is still faced with flooding every time.
Samini further blasted the various assemblies responsible for authorising permits for residences to build on waterways.
NADMO shares list of flood-prone areas
YEN.com.gh also reported that NADMO had shared a list of Greater Accra's flood-prone districts amid escalating rainy season warnings.
Climate change and urbanisation are said to have contributed to increased flooding risks across some of Ghana's key regions recently.
Specific areas within the Ledzokuku and Ayawaso municipalities were highlighted as particularly vulnerable by the organisation.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
