Weather Alert: Meteorological Agency Shares Areas Likely to Face More Rain, Storms Today, June 11
- Thunderstorms and varying levels of rain are expected across many parts of Ghana on June 11
- Ghana Meteorological Agency warned of mist reducing visibility in southern regions in its forecast
- The evening hours of the day may see intensified rainfall and thunderstorms in forest areas
Thunderstorms or rain of different intensity will persist in many parts of the country on June 11.
According to the Ghana Meteorological Agency, mist or fog may also occur in a few places across southern Ghana, which could reduce visibility.
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Later in the day, a mixture of sun and clouds will be observed.
However, from late afternoon into the night, thunderstorms or rain are likely to affect some areas within the forest areas.
The agency shared the weather alert on X.
On June 10, there were cloudy conditions amidst breaks of sunshine over most areas along the coastline and middle sectors.
The cloudiness gave way to thunderstorms from late afternoon into the evening hours.
The agency in an earlier update on X said rainstorms observed over Nigeria and Benin are expected to move westwards and affect our country.
The rainstorms are expected to produce thunderstorms and rain of varying intensities.
Strong winds are anticipated to precede the rainstorms. The agency said cases of flash floods are more likely to occur in low-lying level, saturated and choked areas.
List of flood-prone areas in Accra
The National Disaster Management Organisation has in the past shared flood-prone areas in other parts of the capital.
In a series of warnings shared on Facebook over the past year, the organisation has singled out Ledzokuku, Ayawaso East, Ayawaso North and Korle Klottey Municipality as some of the flood-prone districts.
In the Ledzokuku district, the flood-prone areas are:
- Teshie Estate
- Teshie Tafo
- Dkesekor-Demo
- Greda Estate
- Rasta - Behind ICGC Church
- Agbelezaa Drain
Flood-prone areas in the Ayawaso East Municipality include:
- De-Youngsters Storm Drain
- Downside Area
- Berlin Bridge
- 441 Abaatamia
- Nafiu
- Aggrey Memorial School
- Kanda Cluster of Schools
- Nima Roundabout
- Kanda Overpass
Flood-prone areas in Ayawaso North Municipality include:
- Commandos
- The stretch along the main drain
- Burukutu Drain
- Saabulu Park
- Downside
In the Korle Klottey Municipality, flood-prone areas include:
- Odawna Sahara
- Osu Doku North
- Osu Doku South
- Osu Kinkawe
- Osu Alata
- Asylum Down
- Adabraka North
- Adabraka Official Town
- Osu Ringway
Greater Accra NADMO boss attacks MCE
The Greater Accra Regional NADMO Director, Dennis Adjannor, had called for sanctions against Ablekuma West officials over continued encroachment within the Densu Delta Ramsar Site.
He said key officials needed to be held accountable because of the recent flooding in Ghana.
Source: Facebook
Citi News reported that he singled out the Ablekuma West Municipal Chief Executive, George Kpakpo Allotey, and spatial planning officers.
Flooding in Accra during
YEN.com.gh reported that parts of Accra have struggled with serious flooding this rainy season,
A lot of reports of flooding have been in areas previously known as wetlands, like Otodjor in Ablekuma West and around Sakumonor.
This has prompted renewed calls for the demolition of some buildings in waterways.
Source: YEN.com.gh
