Rainstorm Heading to Ghana From Togo, Meteorological Agency of Flash-Floods

• The Ghana Meteorological Agency has issued a warning about a storm moving from Togo to Ghana
• Thunderstorms and rain of varying intensities are expected across Southern Ghana when the storm hits
• There are warnings of possible flash flooding and advice for pedestrians and motorists to avoid floodwaters

The Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned of a rainstorm heading from Togo to Ghana.

In a weather update, it said the storm was observed over southern Togo and is moving towards the country.

The storm is expected to increase cloud cover while producing thunderstorms and rain of varying intensities over parts of Southern Ghana.

The agency warned that moderate winds may accompany the thunderstorms.

Flash flooding is possible in low-lying and poorly drained areas, according to the update on X.

"Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid moving through floodwaters," it added.

Parts of southern Ghana are likely to face thunderstorms later on June 12.

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In the morning, there will be mist or patches of fog over the coastal, mountainous and forest zones, which may reduce visibility.

From mid-morning into the afternoon, there will be a mixture of sunshine and cloudiness over most parts of the country, with chances of thunderstorms and rain over some areas along the coastline, middle and transition sectors.

The weather update from the Ghana Meteorological Agency posted on X indicated that the chances of thunderstorms would persist from mid-afternoon into the evening.

This forecast also mentioned partly cloudy to cloudy conditions in the evening.

What has Ghana's general weather been like?

Ahead of this update, the Ghana Meteorological Agency had forecast mist or patches of fog over the coastal, mountainous and forest zones, which may reduce visibility.

From mid-morning into the afternoon, there was a mixture of sunshine and cloudiness over most parts of the country.

The weather update from the Ghana Meteorological Agency posted on X indicated a chance of thunderstorms that would persist from mid-afternoon into the evening.

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Thunderstorms or rain of different intensities persisted in many parts of the country on June 11.

There was mist or fog in a few places across southern Ghana.

There have also been mixtures of sun and clouds, as well as thunderstorms and rain in some forest areas.

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 had moved westwards and affected Ghana.

The agency said cases of flash floods are more likely to occur in low-lying, saturated and choked areas.

There have been several instances of flooding reported in dense urban areas across the country, such as in Accra and Kumasi.

KNUST flooded after downpour

YEN.com.gh also reported on heavy flooding on major roads within the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology campus.

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This disrupted movement and academic activities on June 12, with the flooding reportedly caused by the River Wiwi overflowing its banks.

The situation left several students stranded between halls of residence and lecture halls after heavy rain overwhelmed the drainage systems.

Source: YEN.com.gh