Weather Alert: Ghana Meteo Forecasts More thunderstorms on June 16, Shares Areas To Be Affected
- The Ghana Meteorological Agency warns of thunderstorms across various regions on June 16
- Ghanaians have been told to expect morning mist and fog, reducing visibility in southern Ghana
- Thunderstorms are likely in coastal and forest zones by the evening of June 16
Ghanaians have been told to brace for another wet day by the Ghana Meteorological Agency.
The agency's weather update for June 16 has forecast thunderstorms in the course of the day for some parts of the country.
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The update shared on X noted that the morning will see patches of mist or fog forming over the coastal, forested and hilly areas of southern Ghana, resulting in reduced visibility.
Thereafter, a mixture of sun and clouds will be observed across most parts of the country.
Towards the end of the day, some areas along the coast, forest zone and transition belt are likely to experience thunderstorms or rain later in the day into the night.
What has Ghana's weather been like recently?
Over the last few days, the Ghana Meteorological Agency has consistently predicted rainstorms, flagging one that entered Ghana from Togo on June 15, 2026.
For parts of the day, there were patches of mist or fog over parts of the coastal, forest, and mountainous areas, with slight to moderate rain along the coastline.
As the day progressed, there was periodic sunshine and rain over parts of inland areas from late afternoon into the evening.
Previous days have been mostly cloudy with thunderstorms or rain of varying intensities affecting many places.
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Partly cloudy weather has dominated northern Ghana, with thunderstorms and rain forecast.
Localised rain and thunderstorms also affected parts of the southeastern parts of the country earlier on.
Urban Ghana struggling with flooding
The rainy season has been accompanied by some of the most intense flooding in recent years, partly attributed to building in waterways, poor sanitation and poor drainage systems.
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, also announced a GH¢200 reward for residents who provide photographic evidence of people dumping refuse into gutters or littering public spaces.
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.
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Samini blasts authorities over recent flooding
YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian reggae and dancehall artist Emmanuel Andrews Samini, popularly known as Samini, criticised the government over the recent spate of flooding.
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.
Source: YEN.com.gh
