Ghana Weather Alert: Meteorological Agency Lists Areas to Face Thunderstorms on June 24 Evening
- Ghana's meteorological forecast has cautioned about thunderstorms and rain of varying intensity over the forest zone, transition belt and northern sector on June 24
- Mist and fog patches are expected to form in the early hours of tomorrow, June 25, reducing visibility along the coastal, forest and hilly regions of southern Ghana
- According to the Ghana Meteorological Agency forecast, most places across the country will experience mostly cloudy conditions throughout the evening into the night
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Mostly cloudy weather is expected across Ghana this evening into the night, with several zones set to experience thunderstorms and rain of varying intensity, according to the latest Ghana Meteorological Agency forecast.
The forecast for the evening of June 24 indicates that a few places within the forest zone, transition belt and northern sector are likely to bear the brunt of the wet conditions, with thunderstorm activity also anticipated.
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Residents in southern parts of the country face an additional hazard during the early hours of tomorrow morning, when mist and fog patches are expected to form across coastal, forest and hilly areas.
The reduced visibility is a concern for road users and commuters heading out in the pre-dawn hours.
Drivers and pedestrians in affected areas have been advised to exercise caution and reduce speeds when navigating roads during low-visibility conditions.
Coastal communities and farming areas within the forest zone should also take note of the incoming rainfall, which may vary in intensity from light showers to heavier downpours.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency shared the latest weather update on X.
Weather-related devastation in Central Region
At least 18 people died after torrential rains triggered floods, building collapses, mudslides and drowning incidents across the Central Region over the weekend.
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) disclosed the toll during a post-disaster assessment tour on June 22.
GNA reported that the organisation stated that disasters struck 13 metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies across the region.
Across the region, NADMO recorded 58 building collapses, leaving 377 people internally displaced.
Many affected families were forced to seek shelter with relatives, friends, churches and traditional authorities.
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Deaths in Cape Coast building collapses
At least two people died in building collapses in Cape Coast following the heavy rainfall in the early hours of June 21.
The deceased were identified as Anastasia Abakah, a 12-year-old, and Adwoa Baduwa, an adult woman.
The fire service said it responded to reports of a collapsed single-room structure at Gyagyaano, behind Yoghurt Fie on Idan Fourth Alley in the Central Regional capital.
Over 20 buildings collapse after flooding
YEN.com.gh reported that NADMO confirmed that severe flooding in parts of Samreboi and Asankragwa in the Wassa Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region caused more than 24 buildings to collapse, leaving dozens of residents displaced.
The Municipal Director, Elvis Koffie, disclosed the extent of the destruction in an interview with Citi News, stating that the flooding followed rains that caused the Samre and Tano rivers to overflow their banks, affecting several low-lying communities.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
