Ghana Weather Alert: Meteorological Agency Lists Areas to Face More Rain on June 29 Evening

• A band of clouds over eastern Ghana is currently producing thunderstorms with rain of varying intensities across seven regions
• The Ghana Meteorological Authority warned that the storm system will intensify and drift westwards, affecting more regions
• Mist and fog patches are expected to form over the coastal, forest and mountainous areas in the early hours of June 30

Cloudy weather is expected to persist over most parts of Ghana on the evening of June 29, with intermittent, slight to moderate rainfall anticipated across the southern parts of the country throughout the forecast period.

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued the outlook, warning of varying weather conditions across different zones of the country.

While southern Ghana faces cloudy skies and intermittent rainfall, the transition and northern sectors of the country will continue to experience thunderstorms and rain during the same period.

Along the coast, the agency, in an update on X, also said there is a likelihood of slight to moderate rainfall, adding to the widespread wet weather pattern affecting multiple regions simultaneously.

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Mist or fog patches are expected to form over parts of the coastal, forest, and mountainous areas of Ghana tomorrow morning.

These conditions can significantly reduce visibility, posing potential risks for road users and early morning commuters in affected zones.

Residents in those areas were advised to exercise caution, particularly when travelling in the early hours of the morning when visibility is likely to be at its lowest.

Ghana's worst flooding in 2026

Prolonged rain across the south of Ghana caused the worst flooding recorded in 2026.

The severe weather, which began late on Sunday evening (June 28) and continued into Monday morning, left key transport arteries submerged.

From the Airport Area to Weija, most of the Greater Accra Region was rocked by the flooding early on June 29.

While some motorists carefully navigated the rising waters, others abandoned their vehicles after finding the roads impassable.

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Other heavily affected locations include Weija, Afienya, Awoshie, Dome, Spintex, the Accra–Nsawam road, Atomic in Madina, Kaneshie, Darkuman Junction, Tse Addo, and the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange.

In low-lying neighbourhoods, floodwaters have breached residential properties and shops, forcing residents to salvage their belongings.

Notably, emergency teams used boats to evacuate 15 children and an infant trapped by severe flooding in Tse Addo, a suburb of Accra.

The National Disaster Management Organisation shared updates of rescue efforts on Facebook.

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) were also compelled to cut off electricity at the Achimota and Mallam substations.

City authorities have issued urgent safety advisories, strongly advising motorists to avoid flooded routes and urging people in high-risk areas to remain vigilant.

Bawumia expresses sympathy to flood victims

YEN.com.gh reported that former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia had expressed sympathy to thousands of Ghanaians affected by recent flooding, offering prayers to victims and their families.

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He urged citizens to comply with government directives and cooperate with emergency authorities responding to the crisis, and called on relevant agencies to intensify relief efforts in affected regions.

Source: YEN.com.gh