The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a weather alert, warning of two rainstorms expected to hit the country today, Thursday, May 16.
According to GMet’s Thursday morning forecast, the first storm, originating from Nigeria, is expected to make landfall around 9:30 am. This storm will bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thundery conditions to areas within the coastal and northern sectors of the country.
A statement from GMet warned, “A rainstorm that is moderately producing thunderstorms with rain over northern Benin into Togo is expected to drift further westwards to affect the northern half of Ghana. However, a separate rainstorm observed over Nigeria is also expected to propagate westwards to affect the coastal and middle sectors of the country.”
The agency cautioned that the risk of flooding and windstorms is high, urging residents in potential flooding areas to be alert and take necessary precautions.
This warning comes on the heels of a recent severe rainstorm that caused destruction in parts of Accra, leaving fallen trees, damaged cars, and destroyed billboards in its wake.
Residents are advised to take necessary precautions and stay tuned for further updates from GMet.
